MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,498 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
rear engine support mounting x s play
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
rear engine support mounting x s play
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Battery insecure
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Oil leak
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Battery insecure
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Oil leak
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P138 MCR is a 1997 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 P138 MCR, 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 P138 MCR registered?
P138 MCR is a 1997 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 February 1997.
Is P138 MCR safe to buy?
The MOT history for P138 MCR shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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