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P148 YAA

1997 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

144,464 mi
Last recorded144,464 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Renault Megane85,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP148 YAA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2012 144,464 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 144,464 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 137,617 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 137,617 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 126,141 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2009 126,141 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 119,745 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2008 119,745 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 113,276 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 113,275 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 102,644 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake compensater is siezed

front number plate has slight crack

Pass 17 Nov 2005 99,781 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 99,771 miles

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

Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

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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P148 YAA is a 1997 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P148 YAA, 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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P148 YAA is a 1997 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 March 1997.

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