1997 Renault Megane 1.4L Petrol · P656 EFJ
1997 Renault Megane (1.4L, petrol). First registered 19 May 1997. Recorded mileage 84,184 miles. MOT expired on 12 Dec 2022.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT MEGANE
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Dec 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,184 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P656 EFJ Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/11/2021
- 84,184 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P656 EFJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Renault Megane (P656 EFJ) between December 2013 and November 2021.
The record contains 9 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 25 November 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))”.
P656 EFJ Mileage History
- 03/12/201322,166 mi
- 13/12/201322,188 mi+22 mi
- 13/11/201424,357 mi+2,169 mi
- 17/11/201531,250 mi+6,893 mi
- 19/11/201637,319 mi+6,069 mi
- 17/11/201744,008 mi+6,689 mi
- 17/11/201744,009 mi+1 mi
- 17/11/201864,682 mi+20,673 mi
- 19/11/201864,688 mi+6 mi
- 16/11/201972,017 mi+7,329 mi
- 28/11/202080,781 mi+8,764 mi
- 02/12/202080,795 mi+14 mi
- 23/11/202184,158 mi+3,363 mi
- 25/11/202184,184 mi+26 mi
Average of roughly 7,774 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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