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A11 JBL

1997 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,409 mi
Last recorded41,409 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Renault Megane85,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 JBL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2009 41,409 miles

front numberplate slightly damaged

slight earth fault with rear lights

Pass 12 Sep 2008 39,833 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

nearside wiper blade damaged

slight earth fault on nearside rear light

Pass 17 Sep 2007 38,024 miles

both sides front anti roll bar liks worn

nearside front outer c v joint is worn

rear exhaust silencer rusted to excess

Pass 14 Sep 2006 36,615 miles

all rear seats have been removed

nearside front outer c v joint is worn

rear exhaust silenser rusted to excess

Fail 13 Sep 2006 36,615 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all rear seats have been removed

naerside outer c v joint worn

rear exhaust silencer rusted to excess

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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A11 JBL is a 1997 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A11 JBL, 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 A11 JBL registered?

A11 JBL is a 1997 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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