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P965 SGN

1997 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,358 mi
Last recorded58,358 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Renault Megane85,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP965 SGN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 21 Dec 2011 58,358 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 57,405 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 56,532 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 55,223 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 52,357 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 47,674 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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P965 SGN is a 1997 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P965 SGN, 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 P965 SGN registered?

P965 SGN is a 1997 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 January 1997.

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The MOT history for P965 SGN shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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