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P957 NRJ

1997 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,085 mi
Last recorded139,085 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Renault Megane85,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP957 NRJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2010 139,085 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

front registration plate is slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Aug 2009 128,495 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 20 Aug 2008 116,348 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 102,553 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 102,551 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear tyres deteriorating around there outter side walls

Pass 30 Jul 2006 93,082 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 NRJ is a 1997 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P957 NRJ, 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 NRJ registered?

P957 NRJ is a 1997 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 April 1997.

Is P957 NRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P957 NRJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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