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P958 OLK

1997 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,589 mi
Last recorded92,589 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Renault Megane85,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP958 OLK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2008 92,589 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2008 92,574 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 73,873 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 73,873 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Fail 22 Sep 2006 90,965 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 90,965 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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P958 OLK is a 1997 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc 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 OLK, 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 OLK registered?

P958 OLK is a 1997 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 July 1997.

Is P958 OLK safe to buy?

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