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P957 TTU

1997 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,787 mi
Last recorded132,787 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Renault Megane85,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP957 TTU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2011 132,787 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

front discs rusty

under body corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2010 125,975 miles

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

quite a bit of rust under body.

Pass 23 Feb 2009 119,915 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

OIL LEAK ENGINE/UNDERBODY RUSTY IN PLACES/NSR TYRE WORN UNEVEN/

Fail 23 Feb 2009 119,915 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

OIL LEAK ENGINE/UNDERBODY RUSTY IN PLACES/NSR TYRE WORN UNEVEN/

Pass 20 Feb 2008 114,021 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear brakes out of balance

Pass 6 Feb 2007 109,935 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 109,935 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 106,579 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2006 106,579 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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 TTU is a 1997 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TTU, 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 TTU registered?

P957 TTU is a 1997 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 June 1997.

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