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OAZ 3856

1997 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,378 mi
Last recorded81,378 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Renault Megane85,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAZ 3856
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2011 81,378 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion various points

front anti roll bar end bushes have play

light corrosion both front inner wings

rear blade torn

Fail 26 Mar 2011 81,378 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion various points

front anti roll bar end bushes have play

light corrosion both front inner wings

rear blade torn

Pass 2 Apr 2010 75,462 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 75,462 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2009 68,989 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 68,989 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

REAR EXHAUST HAS RATTLE

Pass 4 Mar 2008 66,268 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 66,268 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 61,631 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 61,556 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Oil leak

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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OAZ 3856 is a 1997 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 OAZ 3856, 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 OAZ 3856 registered?

OAZ 3856 is a 1997 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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