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P96 VGA

1997 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

74,686 mi
Last recorded74,686 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2007
Typical for 1997 Renault Megane85,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP96 VGA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2007 74,686 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

corrosion on both front inner wings

corrosion on both rear arches/sills

corrosion on offside front sill

scratches on nearside of screen

Fail 29 Mar 2007 74,686 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

corrosion on both rear wheel arches

corrosion on inner wings

corrosion on o/s/f sill

Fail 27 Mar 2007 74,686 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

corrosion on both rear wheel arches

corrosion on inner wings

corrosion on o/s/f sill

offside front head lamp cracked

Pass 16 Mar 2006 74,207 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 74,207 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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P96 VGA is a 1997 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 P96 VGA, 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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P96 VGA is a 1997 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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