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P948 VGG

1997 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

158,567 mi
Last recorded158,567 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Renault Megane85,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP948 VGG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2008 158,567 miles

front brake discs pitted.

front brake pads getting thin.

slight movement in nearside front lower ball joint.

slight movement in offside front lower ball joint.

slight movement in offside track rod end.

surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle.

Fail 11 Sep 2008 158,567 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

front brake discs pitted.

front brake pads getting thin.

slight movement in nearside front lower ball joint.

slight movement in offside front lower ball joint.

slight movement in offside track rod end.

surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle.

Pass 4 May 2007 134,176 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 134,176 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 4 May 2006 108,997 miles

centre part of rear o/s tyre worn low

n/s/r tyre has a couple of splits

oil leak

Fail 2 May 2006 108,978 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

centre part of o/s/r tyre worn low

n/s/r tyre has a couple of splits,not to cords though

oil leaks

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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P948 VGG is a 1997 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P948 VGG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P948 VGG registered?

P948 VGG is a 1997 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 March 1997.

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