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R129 CRJ

1998 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

190,294 mi
Last recorded190,294 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR129 CRJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2012 190,294 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 190,294 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 183,752 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 183,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Sep 2010 178,148 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 178,148 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 173,296 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 173,295 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 167,689 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 59,738 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 156,792 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 156,690 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2005 147,897 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f wing dented

travel on hand brake

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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R129 CRJ is a 1998 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1998 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 81,964 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R129 CRJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Renault Megane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R129 CRJ registered?

R129 CRJ is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 April 1998.

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