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J20 LMH

1997 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,166 mi
Last recorded114,166 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Renault Megane85,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ20 LMH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2007 114,166 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 114,160 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 105,668 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

n/s/r wheel arch/sill showing signs of accident damage

o/s/r flexi brake ferrules corroded

unable to fully inspect front brake pads at time of test

Fail 2 Sep 2006 105,647 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

n/s/r sill/wheel arch showing signs of accident damage

o/s/r flexi brake ferrules corroded

unable to fully inspect front brake pads at time of test

Pass 23 Jun 2005 97,266 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2005 97,165 miles

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

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

Offside Front Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

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

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

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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J20 LMH is a 1997 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 J20 LMH, 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 J20 LMH registered?

J20 LMH is a 1997 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 June 1997.

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