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ICZ 9798

1997 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

132,981 mi
Last recorded132,981 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2007
Typical for 1997 Renault Megane85,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationICZ 9798
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Dec 2007 132,981 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 27 Dec 2007 132,981 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 6 Nov 2006 126,054 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 126,054 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

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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ICZ 9798 is a 1997 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 ICZ 9798, 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 ICZ 9798 registered?

ICZ 9798 is a 1997 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 June 1997.

Is ICZ 9798 safe to buy?

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