1997 Renault Megane 1.6L Petrol · R853 EOJ
1997 Renault Megane (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1997. Recorded mileage 68,098 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT MEGANE
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/08/2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/08/2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,098 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1598cc
R853 EOJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/08/2007
- 68,098 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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R853 EOJ Mileage History
- 21/07/200552,273 mi
- 21/07/200552,273 mi
- 03/08/200662,720 mi+10,447 mi
- 15/08/200768,098 mi+5,378 mi
Average of roughly 7,654 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
R853 EOJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Renault Megane (R853 EOJ) between July 2005 and August 2007.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 August 2007 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (3 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: “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”; “Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)”.
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