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P950 DFR

1997 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,909 mi
Last recorded62,909 miles
Recorded on1 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Renault Megane85,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP950 DFR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2009 62,909 miles

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

Advise O/S/F tyre 2mm

Advise O/S/R tyre tread is starting to deteriorate

Advise air bag light on

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2009 62,909 miles

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

Advise O/S/F tyre 2mm

Advise O/S/R tyre tread is starting to deteriorate

Advise air bag light on

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 58,045 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 55,182 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 55,182 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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P950 DFR is a 1997 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P950 DFR, 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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What year was P950 DFR registered?

P950 DFR is a 1997 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P950 DFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P950 DFR shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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