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P957 ALJ

1997 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

101,578 mi
Last recorded101,578 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Renault Megane85,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP957 ALJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2013 101,578 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 101,578 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 98,816 miles

Advise:n/s/r wheel slightly binding when spun by hand.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Feb 2012 98,815 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Advise:n/s/r wheel slightly binding when spun by hand.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 96,118 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 94,225 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 87,789 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 87,789 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 84,839 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2008 84,839 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 82,322 miles

NOTE brake pads not clearly visible for inspection

emissions high?

Fail 23 Jan 2007 82,322 miles

Centre Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

NOTE brake pads not clearly visible for inspection

emissions high?

Pass 18 Feb 2006 80,004 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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P957 ALJ is a 1997 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P957 ALJ, 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 P957 ALJ registered?

P957 ALJ is a 1997 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 February 1997.

Is P957 ALJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P957 ALJ shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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