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P940 EJK

1997 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

146,976 mi
Last recorded146,976 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Renault Megane85,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP940 EJK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2016 146,976 miles

front wipers split

n/s/rear tyre perishing

oil leak

play in offside track rod end

slight water damage to rear number plate

stone chips to windscreen

Fail 18 Feb 2016 146,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

front wipers split

n/s/rear tyre perishing

oil leak

play in offside track rod end

slight water damage to rear number plate

stone chips to windscreen

Pass 19 Feb 2015 140,817 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 135,892 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

child seat fitted nearside rear

Fail 18 Feb 2014 135,892 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

child seat fitted nearside rear

Pass 15 Feb 2013 130,657 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Feb 2013 130,657 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 129,724 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 129,724 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 128,715 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Feb 2011 128,715 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 127,383 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 126,025 miles

lower engine stabiliser rod bushes excessivly worn

Fail 19 Feb 2009 126,025 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

lower engine stabiliser rod bushes excessivly worn

Pass 18 Feb 2008 125,123 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 123,191 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 119,253 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 119,253 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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P940 EJK is a 1997 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 P940 EJK, 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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P940 EJK is a 1997 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 January 1997.

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