1996 Renault Megane 1.6L Petrol · P651 MLC
1996 Renault Megane (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 99,244 miles. MOT expired on 04 Aug 2009.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT MEGANE
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Aug 2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jun 2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,244 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P651 MLC Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2008
- 99,244 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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P651 MLC Mileage History
- 01/08/200579,087 mi
- 04/08/200685,728 mi+6,641 mi
- 25/07/200791,885 mi+6,157 mi
- 26/07/200791,887 mi+2 mi
- 04/08/200899,244 mi+7,357 mi
- 05/08/200899,244 mi
Average of roughly 6,692 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
P651 MLC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Renault Megane (P651 MLC) between August 2005 and August 2008.
The record contains 4 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 August 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”; “Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)”; “Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)”.
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