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P958 MBK

1997 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,903 mi
Last recorded117,903 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Renault Megane85,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP958 MBK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2009 117,903 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 117,903 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 110,395 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 110,327 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2005 103,929 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2005 103,906 miles

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

Centre Front Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.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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P958 MBK is a 1997 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P958 MBK, 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 P958 MBK registered?

P958 MBK is a 1997 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 February 1997.

Is P958 MBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P958 MBK shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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