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A16 ONG

1997 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

131,198 mi
Last recorded131,198 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Renault Megane85,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 ONG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2013 131,198 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 130,559 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear exhaust mounts perished

Pass 27 Oct 2011 129,044 miles

o/s outer sill corroded outside of prescribed area

Fail 26 Oct 2011 129,030 miles

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

o/s outer sill corroded outside of prescribed area

Pass 27 Oct 2010 128,015 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

o/s outer sill corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 31 Oct 2009 126,877 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Oct 2009 126,864 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 125,439 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

n/s rear foot and handbrake performance lower than o/s

Fail 21 Oct 2008 125,376 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

underbody corrosion in places

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

advise to improve nearside rear foot and handbrake performance

nearside washer blocked

rear wiper split

Pass 19 Oct 2007 122,814 miles

front brake pads worn very low

o/s/r sill showing signs of corrosion

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 23 Oct 2006 119,677 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2006 119,677 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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A16 ONG is a 1997 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 A16 ONG, 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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A16 ONG is a 1997 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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