MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,567 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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.
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.
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)
centre part of rear o/s tyre worn low
n/s/r tyre has a couple of splits
oil leak
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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P948 VGG is a 1997 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 March 1997.
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