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P956 LTR

1997 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,152 mi
Last recorded142,152 miles
Recorded on13 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Renault Megane85,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP956 LTR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2008 142,152 miles

ADVISER N/S/R ARCH CORRODED

advise air bag light and electrical light on

advise bad oil leak

advise chip in o/s head light

advise clutch pedal worn

advise corroded near batery can not see underneath

advise front pipe repaired

advise front xmember corroded

advise inner sills corroded

advise middle pipe ( flexi)

advise noise at rear when pulling off no play found durring test

advise o/s/f gone to spaire just legal

advise plastic under arches front

Fail 8 May 2008 142,152 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ADVISER N/S/R ARCH CORRODED

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

advise bad oil leak

advise chip in o/s head light

advise chip in o/s head light

advise clutch pedal worn

advise corroded near batery can not see underneath

advise filler on n/s/r sill

advise front pipe repaired

advise front xmember corroded

advise inner sills corroded

advise middle pipe ( flexi)

advise noise at rear when pulling off no play found durring test

advise plastic under arches front

Pass 22 Feb 2007 134,921 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 134,920 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2005 127,346 miles

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POSS ENGINE MOUNT FAILURE/WEAR

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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P956 LTR is a 1997 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 P956 LTR, 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 P956 LTR registered?

P956 LTR is a 1997 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 January 1997.

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