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D13 ENJ

1997 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,335 mi
Last recorded137,335 miles
Recorded on18 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Renault Megane85,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD13 ENJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2011 137,335 miles

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

front brake pads wear indicator wires broken

rear pads low

Fail 16 May 2011 137,318 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

front brake pads wear indicator wires broken

rear pads low

Pass 14 May 2010 131,118 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 131,110 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 May 2009 121,352 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 121,352 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 120,627 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

low engine oil

Fail 26 Feb 2008 120,627 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

low engine oil

Pass 17 Oct 2005 108,002 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 108,002 miles

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

registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

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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D13 ENJ is a 1997 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D13 ENJ, 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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D13 ENJ is a 1997 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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