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H7 RGP

1997 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,183 mi
Last recorded66,183 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Renault Megane85,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH7 RGP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 66,183 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2015 66,183 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty column stalk intermittent (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both jets. pump not running (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both joints of middle pipe (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 63,663 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 63,663 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 61,322 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 61,322 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

o/s/f tyre inner edge

Pass 17 Oct 2012 58,446 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 55,560 miles

Oil leak

corrosion on chassis , exhaust + discs

exhaust baffles noisy

slight blow on exhaust joint + rubber split

Pass 12 Oct 2010 52,692 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 52,620 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

blow on exhaust joint

corrosion on discs + exhaust

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2009 49,275 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 49,271 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

NSR wheel bearing slightly noisy

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

blow on exhaust joint

corrosion on discs

Pass 21 Oct 2008 45,075 miles

OSR tyre getting low

Oil leak

back box noisy

corrosion on discs

Pass 22 Oct 2007 40,918 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 36,884 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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H7 RGP is a 1997 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H7 RGP, 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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H7 RGP is a 1997 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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