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GJZ 4662

1997 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,118 mi
Last recorded132,118 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Renault Megane85,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJZ 4662
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2008 132,118 miles

N/S/R tyre has side wall damage

O/S/R passenger does not open

Slight play on the O/S of the steering rack

rear wiper rubber split

Fail 3 Apr 2008 132,118 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

N/S/R tyre has side wall damage

O/S/R passenger does not open

Slight play on the O/S of the steering rack

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 11 Apr 2007 126,920 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 106,861 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 106,220 miles

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

n/s/r lamp tape repair

o/s/f tyre has nail in it

rear exhaust rusty and mountings poor fitment

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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GJZ 4662 is a 1997 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GJZ 4662, 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 GJZ 4662 registered?

GJZ 4662 is a 1997 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 December 1997.

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