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P968 ORV

1997 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

76,142 mi
Last recorded76,142 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Renault Megane85,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP968 ORV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2009 76,142 miles

REAR EXHAUST HAS SOME RUST

Fail 18 Dec 2009 76,142 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

REAR EXHAUST HAS SOME RUST

Pass 8 Dec 2008 72,332 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 72,318 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Dec 2007 66,790 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 66,790 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Dec 2006 61,862 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 61,862 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2005 57,009 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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P968 ORV 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 55.6%.

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 ORV, 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 ORV registered?

P968 ORV is a 1997 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 July 1997.

Is P968 ORV safe to buy?

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