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P968 OLH

1997 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

125,075 mi
Last recorded125,075 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Renault Megane85,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP968 OLH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2013 125,075 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 124,948 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Aug 2012 118,213 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 118,213 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 113,021 miles

nrarside front disc pitted

offside front disc pitted

Fail 27 Aug 2011 113,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nrarside front disc pitted

offside front disc pitted

Pass 1 Sep 2010 109,706 miles

0FFSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP LENS DAMAGED

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

FRONT BRAKE DISC INNER FAES BADLY CORRODED

Fail 31 Aug 2010 109,669 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

0FFSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP LENS DAMAGED

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

FRONT BRAKE DISC INNER FAES BADLY CORRODED

Pass 22 Aug 2009 107,351 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside headlamp glass cracked not affecting pattern

Fail 22 Aug 2009 107,351 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside headlamp glass cracked not affecting pattern

Pass 13 Aug 2008 93,691 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brakes rising at slightly diffent rates but within tolerance

Fail 12 Aug 2008 93,646 miles

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

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 80,097 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 79,692 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 66,384 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust mounts poor

Pass 11 Aug 2005 54,904 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Aug 2005 54,684 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

condition of rear exhaust box poor with corrosion !!

offside rear tyre wearing on both edges !!

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 OLH is a 1997 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 OLH, 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 P968 OLH registered?

P968 OLH is a 1997 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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