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P140 OLY

1997 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,733 mi
Last recorded94,733 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Renault Megane85,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP140 OLY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2008 94,733 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 94,725 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

ENLARGED WATER HOLE IN N/S/R OUTER SILL

HEAVY FLAKEY CORROSION ON REAR CHASSIS AREAS

Oil leak

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S STEERING RACK

SURFACE CORROSION ON ALL STRUCTURE AREAS

UNABLE TO CHECK O/S/R AND REAR CENTRE SEAT BELTS DUE TO CHILD SEAT FITTED

Pass 22 Jun 2007 90,206 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 90,206 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

heavy surface corrosion on rear chassis

slight play in o/s/f styb axle assembly

slight play in top of steering colunmb

Pass 22 Jun 2006 84,395 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 84,395 miles

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

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

oil leak

unable to check rear seat belts fully due to child seats fitted.

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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P140 OLY is a 1997 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P140 OLY, 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 P140 OLY registered?

P140 OLY is a 1997 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 May 1997.

Is P140 OLY safe to buy?

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