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P101 NKW

1997 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,439 mi
Last recorded72,439 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2007
Typical for 1997 Renault Megane85,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP101 NKW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2007 72,439 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 72,439 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 27 Jun 2006 70,111 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 70,111 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2005 67,322 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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P101 NKW is a 1997 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 85,670 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P101 NKW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Renault Megane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P101 NKW registered?

P101 NKW is a 1997 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 May 1997.

Is P101 NKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P101 NKW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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