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1341 JE

1997 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2014
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

258,293 mi
Last recorded258,293 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Renault Megane85,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration1341 JE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2014 258,293 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

drivers seat has slight movment

Pass 3 Dec 2013 253,611 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 243,026 miles

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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1341 JE is a 1997 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 85,670 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 1341 JE, 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 29 years old, this Renault Megane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 1341 JE registered?

1341 JE is a 1997 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 November 1997.

Is 1341 JE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1341 JE shows 3 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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