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P105 TAF

1997 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,768 mi
Last recorded112,768 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Renault Megane85,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP105 TAF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2008 112,768 miles

2/slight engine oil leaks

3/bad earth n/s/r lamp

Fail 20 Feb 2008 112,768 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

1/rear wash/wipe inop

2/slight engine oil leaks

3/bad earth n/s/r lamp

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 102,172 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 102,172 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 95,669 miles

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

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 TAF is a 1997 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel 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 P105 TAF, 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 TAF registered?

P105 TAF is a 1997 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 May 1997.

Is P105 TAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P105 TAF 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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