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P956 OLL

1997 Renault Megane

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

180,194 mi
Last recorded180,194 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Renault Megane85,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP956 OLL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2013 180,194 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2012
Pass 11 Oct 2011 166,131 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 158,032 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 158,025 miles

Offside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 148,110 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 140,615 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2007 128,165 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 124,148 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 120,512 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 120,510 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

oil leak

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 OLL is a 1997 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P956 OLL, 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 OLL registered?

P956 OLL is a 1997 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 April 1997.

Is P956 OLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P956 OLL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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