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P957 NBP

1997 Renault Megane

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,955 mi
Last recorded91,955 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Renault Megane85,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP957 NBP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2012 91,955 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Jul 2012 91,955 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 89,129 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 89,129 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2010 86,632 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 86,626 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 84,143 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 84,130 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 81,401 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 81,400 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 79,041 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 79,041 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 74,760 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 74,760 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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 NBP is a 1997 Renault Megane in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NBP, 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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P957 NBP is a 1997 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 May 1997.

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