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P958 UGP

1997 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,017 mi
Last recorded103,017 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Renault Megane85,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP958 UGP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2010 103,017 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 102,104 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 99,220 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 92,021 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate cracked

Milometer bulb inoperative

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damage

Nearside rear lamp unit lens cracked

Oil leak from engine

Fail 22 Sep 2007 91,960 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2006 87,105 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 87,105 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 84,255 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 84,255 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 UGP is a 1997 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc 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 P958 UGP, 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 UGP registered?

P958 UGP is a 1997 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 April 1997.

Is P958 UGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P958 UGP shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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