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P966 UNM

1997 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

54,689 mi
Last recorded54,689 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Renault Megane85,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP966 UNM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2013 54,689 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 54,689 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Fail 14 Apr 2012 45,690 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

cut in tread n/s/f tyre

rear brace bar corroided

Pass 14 Apr 2012 45,690 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

cut in tread n/s/f tyre

rear brace bar corroided

Pass 19 Apr 2011 37,058 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 37,058 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 30,464 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 30,464 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 24,038 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 24,038 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 19,841 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 19,841 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 12,435 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 7,679 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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P966 UNM is a 1997 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P966 UNM, 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 P966 UNM registered?

P966 UNM is a 1997 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 April 1997.

Is P966 UNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P966 UNM shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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