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P158 ESO

1997 Renault Megane Scenic

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,300 mi
Last recorded99,300 miles
Recorded on27 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Renault Megane Scenic95,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP158 ESO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane Scenic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 May 2009 99,300 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 May 2008 92,198 miles

all metal brake pipes are covered in wax oil

both front tyres are approaching legal limits

cannot fully see ix front to rear metal brake pipe

rear wheel arch corrosion

Fail 28 May 2008 92,198 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

all metal brake pipes are covered in wax oil

both front tyres are approaching legal limits

cannot fully see ix front to rear metal brake pipe

rear wheel arch corrosion

Pass 1 Jun 2007 84,846 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 78,394 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 78,332 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Renault Megane Scenic?

Based on 1,818,845 MOT tests across 145,724 vehicles.

66.2%
Pass Rate
6,520
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
145,724
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 116,922
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,848
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 66,630
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 58,928
Registration plate lamp not working 55,988
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P158 ESO is a 1997 Renault Megane Scenic in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Renault Megane Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 95,924 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 Scenic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 116,922 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P158 ESO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane Scenic typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Renault Megane Scenic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P158 ESO registered?

P158 ESO is a 1997 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 19 June 1997.

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