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R129 GYS

1998 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,370 mi
Last recorded96,370 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR129 GYS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2010 96,370 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 92,292 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 87,786 miles

Slight oil leak at engine

Fail 23 Feb 2008 87,786 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

Slight oil leak at engine

Pass 6 Apr 2007 84,139 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 70,242 miles

oil leak

Fail 5 Jan 2006 70,242 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

oil leak

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 GYS is a 1998 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GYS, 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 GYS registered?

R129 GYS is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 January 1998.

Is R129 GYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R129 GYS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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