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P954 JPY

1997 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

76,585 mi
Last recorded76,585 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Renault Megane85,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP954 JPY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 76,585 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened cross member corrorded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

surface rust and corrosion inner and outer wing

Pass 24 Jul 2025 75,899 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2025 75,899 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 75,158 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear cross surport bar corroded and inner rear wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 75,120 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear cross surport bar corroded and inner rear wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 74,192 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 73,273 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 73,261 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system section leading to rear load valve (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 72,142 miles

Offside Rear chassie leg been repared some corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2020 71,181 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 69,897 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 68,166 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake disks inside scored and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Jul 2017 65,941 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 64,019 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 62,260 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 60,437 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 58,523 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 56,812 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 56,807 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 55,014 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 53,326 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 53,326 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

front discs pitted

Pass 20 Jul 2009 52,126 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 50,890 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 49,334 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 47,902 miles

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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P954 JPY is a 1997 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 P954 JPY, 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 P954 JPY registered?

P954 JPY is a 1997 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 June 1997.

Is P954 JPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P954 JPY shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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