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OBZ 7938

1997 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,272 mi
Last recorded110,272 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Renault Megane85,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBZ 7938
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2008 110,272 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 103,458 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 91,888 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 91,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2005 80,512 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2005 80,389 miles

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

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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OBZ 7938 is a 1997 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 OBZ 7938, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OBZ 7938?

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What year was OBZ 7938 registered?

OBZ 7938 is a 1997 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is OBZ 7938 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OBZ 7938 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OBZ 7938 have outstanding finance?

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