MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
50,125 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front no plate deteriorating
front subframe slightly corroded
Exhaust mounting defective clamp slightly corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. O/S slightly lower 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Inner driveshaft gator
Nearside Rear slight dent in bodywork above wheel arch
Offside Front inner arch liner insecure
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear axle slightly corroded
Rear support beam slightly corroded
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
engine has misfire but still passed basic emmisions testing
inner and outer sills slightly corroded
large dent in n/s rear wing
slight oil leak
temporary fuel cap fitted
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Oil leak ()
SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES ARE ALL DRY RUSTY AS GENERAL METAL FATIGE THROUGH OUT PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE DOES WORK REQ CLEAN RE PRESSURE CHECK WAX OIL
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)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive over heat no print off (7.3.D.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both torn worn (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing near brake pipes support as holes (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassi out rigger to outer sills main chassi as hole (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play boot torn split (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake valve locking device missing bracket broken (3.6.A.2d)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner to outer sills as hole (2.4.A.3)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Oil leak ()
SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES ARE ALL DRY RUSTY AS GENERAL METAL FATIGE THROUGH OUT PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE DOES WORK REQ CLEAN RE PRESSURE CHECK WAX OIL
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
wax oil to chassis to floor
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner and outer (6.1.B.2)
oil leak
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner and outer (6.1.B.2)
oil leak
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.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)
ENGONE AS MISFIRE BUT PASSED EMMI
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES ARE WORN DRY SALTY REQ CLEAN RE PRESSURE CHECKING WAX OIL GREASE BEEN DONE BEFORE BUT REQ TOP UP SILLS SOUND WEAL BOTH FRONT TO REAR PREVENTIVE MAINATANACE REQ CAR QUITE OLD NOW
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
ENGONE AS MISFIRE BUT PASSED EMMI
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES ARE WORN DRY SALTY REQ CLEAN RE PRESSURE CHECKING WAX OIL GREASE BEEN DONE BEFORE BUT REQ TOP UP SILLS SOUND WEAL BOTH FRONT TO REAR PREVENTIVE MAINATANACE REQ CAR QUITE OLD NOW
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
sills floor chassi brake pipes req wax oil to protect back poter sills going weak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
dry and rusty on chassis,body,fuel pipes and brake pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling throughout the vehicle to keep it in good condition and to protect it
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
offside wiper starting to split
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P169 LWE is a 1997 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 P169 LWE, 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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P169 LWE is a 1997 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 February 1997.
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