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P146 VHR

1997 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2012
Tests12 (5 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate41.7%

Mileage

138,841 mi
Last recorded138,841 miles
Recorded on29 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Renault Megane85,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP146 VHR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 May 2012 138,841 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)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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)

Fail 3 Jun 2011 137,315 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs corrodded and worn

ns and os front lower sill corrodded not with a perscribed area

rear compensator stiff

Pass 25 May 2011 137,303 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

interior mirror missing

Fail 23 May 2011 137,289 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

interior mirror missing

Pass 6 Aug 2010 130,180 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

both front cv boots perished

front discs worn

rush on underside of car

Fail 6 Aug 2010 130,179 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

both front cv boots perished

front discs worn

rush on underside of car

Pass 30 Jul 2009 121,453 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

n/s/f ind.lamp cover missing

Fail 29 Jul 2009 121,453 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

n/s/f ind.lamp cover missing

Pass 10 Aug 2007 104,899 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

advise surface rust to under body

Fail 10 Aug 2007 104,899 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

advise surface rust to under body

Pass 3 Aug 2006 97,271 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 97,252 miles

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

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

Nearside 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)

Oil leak

front chassis legs corroded

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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P146 VHR is a 1997 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.

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 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 P146 VHR, 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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P146 VHR is a 1997 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 July 1997.

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