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P105 MPX

1997 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

72,487 mi
Last recorded72,487 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Renault Megane85,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP105 MPX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2009 72,487 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 72,473 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 66,890 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 58,370 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 58,370 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 48,052 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 48,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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P105 MPX is a 1997 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P105 MPX, 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 P105 MPX registered?

P105 MPX is a 1997 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 March 1997.

Is P105 MPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P105 MPX shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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