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P957 ORJ

1997 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,140 mi
Last recorded119,140 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Renault Megane85,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP957 ORJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2009 119,140 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 119,085 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 110,588 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 110,585 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 101,455 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2007 101,453 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 92,225 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2006 92,220 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Coolant leak

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

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

wheel trims fitted

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 ORJ is a 1997 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 ORJ, 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 ORJ registered?

P957 ORJ is a 1997 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 May 1997.

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