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OAZ 9172

1997 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

193,995 mi
Last recorded193,995 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Renault Megane85,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAZ 9172
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2010 193,995 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2010 193,995 miles

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)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2009 177,485 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 7 Mar 2009 177,485 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 164,749 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2008 164,749 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2007 147,556 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2007 147,556 miles

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)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 132,157 miles

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

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

coolant leaking

Fail 1 Apr 2006 132,157 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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)

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

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

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

coolant leaking

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 9172 is a 1997 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc 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 9172, 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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OAZ 9172 is a 1997 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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