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P136 VHR

1997 Renault Megane Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

61,013 mi
Last recorded61,013 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Renault Megane Scenic95,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP136 VHR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane Scenic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2011 61,013 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 203,660 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 194,573 miles

centre pipe exhaust flexy has a temp repair

Pass 17 Apr 2009 184,471 miles

n/s/f discs slightly rusty inside edge

n/s/r seat belt not tested due to childs seat fitted

o/s/f lower ball joint boot cover split

o/s/r chassis very rusty

slight exhaust blow near flexy pipe

Fail 15 Apr 2009 184,471 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

n/s/f discs slightly rusty inside edge

n/s/r seat belt not tested due to childs seat fitted

o/s/f lower ball joint boot cover split

o/s/r chassis very rusty

slight exhaust blow near flexy pipe

Pass 8 Apr 2008 174,998 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 174,974 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 166,775 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 166,774 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2006 158,768 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 158,768 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine oil leaks

front pads appear low

n/s/f tyre on limit

How Reliable is the Renault Megane Scenic?

Based on 1,818,845 MOT tests across 145,724 vehicles.

66.2%
Pass Rate
6,520
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
145,724
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 116,922
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,848
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 66,630
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 58,928
Registration plate lamp not working 55,988
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P136 VHR is a 1997 Renault Megane Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1997 Renault Megane Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 95,924 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Megane Scenic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 116,922 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P136 VHR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane Scenic typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Renault Megane Scenic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P136 VHR is a 1997 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 28 May 1997.

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