1997 Renault Megane 1.4L Petrol · R141 SCH
1997 Renault Megane (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 97,434 miles. MOT expired on 24 May 2011.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT MEGANE
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 May 2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (29 Nov 2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,434 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R141 SCH Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/05/2010
- 97,434 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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R141 SCH Mileage History
- 24/05/200686,436 mi
- 23/05/200789,276 mi+2,840 mi
- 20/05/200891,706 mi+2,430 mi
- 21/05/200891,706 mi
- 20/05/201097,434 mi+5,728 mi
- 25/05/201097,434 mi
Average of roughly 2,748 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
R141 SCH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Renault Megane (R141 SCH) between May 2006 and May 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 25 May 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)”; “Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”.
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