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AIG 3096

1997 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

86,790 mi
Last recorded86,790 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Renault Megane85,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAIG 3096
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2014 86,790 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 86,790 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

water leak, car presented low on coolant

Pass 17 Jan 2013 81,043 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 74,301 miles

Foglight Does Not Work On Tow Socket

Pass 9 Nov 2010 65,789 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE TO 1.6MM LIMIT

Fail 8 Nov 2010 65,789 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE TO 1.6MM LIMIT

Pass 2 Nov 2009 62,050 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Nov 2009 62,050 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 57,477 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 57,477 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 56,174 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 55,084 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 55,073 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 52,363 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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AIG 3096 is a 1997 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 AIG 3096, 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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AIG 3096 is a 1997 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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