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P109 OFS

1997 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,308 mi
Last recorded158,308 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Renault Megane85,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP109 OFS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2009 158,308 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust very rusty

front discs very rusty

r/n/s shock weeping oil

r/o/s outer door handle poor in operation

underside very rusty in places esp chassis,sills and battery area.

wipers noisey in operation

Pass 26 Feb 2008 150,289 miles

both front tyres low on tread

rear shocks weeping

underside rusty in places esp f/o/s chassic

Pass 16 Feb 2007 141,793 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 141,791 miles

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

nearside rear and offside rear brake hose ferrules corroding

offside front chassis corroding near subframe mount

Pass 6 Mar 2006 137,932 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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P109 OFS is a 1997 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P109 OFS, 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 P109 OFS registered?

P109 OFS is a 1997 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 1997.

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