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R136 CRJ

1998 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,828 mi
Last recorded81,828 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR136 CRJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2010 81,828 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

offside rear sill shows signs of filler but still solid

Pass 29 Jan 2010 81,828 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

offside rear sill shows signs of filler but still solid

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 81,710 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 76,130 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Apr 2006 68,014 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n./s front bottom ball joint lift

n/s & o/s front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2006 68,014 miles

n./s front bottom ball joint lift

n/s & o/s front tyres worn inner edge

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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R136 CRJ is a 1998 Renault Megane in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R136 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 R136 CRJ registered?

R136 CRJ is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 April 1998.

Is R136 CRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R136 CRJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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