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GCZ 8379

1997 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

84,230 mi
Last recorded84,230 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Renault Megane85,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCZ 8379
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2012 84,230 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2012 84,230 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 84,230 miles

Corrosion around both rear inner sills

Washers need slight adjustment

Fail 18 Aug 2011 84,230 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Corrosion around both rear inner sills

Washers need slight adjustment

Pass 27 Aug 2010 84,230 miles

Both rear sill,s slightly damaged and corroded

Nearside rear wheel slightly damaged on inside edge

Fail 27 Aug 2010 84,230 miles

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

Both rear sill,s slightly damaged and corroded

Nearside rear wheel slightly damaged on inside edge

Fail 1 Sep 2009 78,906 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both rear tyre sidewalls perished and cracked

front number plate damaged

Pass 1 Sep 2009 78,906 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear tyre sidewalls perished and cracked

front number plate damaged

Pass 12 Dec 2008 78,374 miles

both rear tyre outer side walls cracking

sound proofing material exiting exhaust at rear tail pipe

Fail 10 Dec 2008 78,371 miles

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

both rear tyre outer side walls cracking

sound proofing material exiting exhaust at rear tail pipe

Fail 2 Jan 2008 77,585 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 77,585 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 76,100 miles

exhaust mountings perishing

side walls of both rear tyres cracking

Fail 4 Jan 2007 76,100 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Exhaust mountings perishing

Side walls of both rear tyres cracking

Pass 3 Jan 2006 74,521 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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GCZ 8379 is a 1997 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 GCZ 8379, 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 GCZ 8379 registered?

GCZ 8379 is a 1997 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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