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P169 LWE

1997 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

50,125 mi
Last recorded50,125 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 1997 Renault Megane85,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP169 LWE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 50,125 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 49,828 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2018 49,826 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)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 49,428 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 48,999 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2016 48,995 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 48,133 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 46,938 miles

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)

Fail 15 Jan 2014 46,938 miles

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)

Fail 15 Jan 2013 45,952 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 45,952 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 44,844 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 43,564 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 42,501 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 41,415 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 40,250 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 35,958 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 35,958 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 34,374 miles

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

offside wiper starting to split

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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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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