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P968 COD

1997 Renault Megane

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,635 mi
Last recorded131,635 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Renault Megane85,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP968 COD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2011 131,635 miles

engine mounting split

wiper scratch on n/s b ut not effecting view

Fail 17 Feb 2011 131,427 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f engine mount badly split

wiper scratch to n/s screen not affecting vision

Pass 18 Feb 2010 121,158 miles

nsf mirror cracked

slight blow from cat

underside of vehicle very dry and rusty

Fail 11 Feb 2010 121,155 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

nsf mirror cracked

slight blow from cat

underside of vehicle very dry and rusty

Pass 26 Mar 2008 111,511 miles

Drivers rear wheel bearing noisy

Fail 26 Mar 2008 111,511 miles

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

Drivers rear wheel bearing noisy

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 29 Mar 2007 103,650 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside wiper blade rubber split. Near limits.

Slight roughness from rear wheel bearings.

Pass 29 Mar 2007 103,650 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside wiper blade rubber split. Near limits.

Slight roughness from rear wheel bearings.

Pass 22 Feb 2006 93,323 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 93,323 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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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P968 COD is a 1997 Renault Megane in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P968 COD, 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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P968 COD is a 1997 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 March 1997.

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