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P112 VGN

1997 Renault Megane

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,485 mi
Last recorded112,485 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Renault Megane85,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP112 VGN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2010 112,485 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 105,124 miles

Underside of the body is getting corrosive

Fail 3 Mar 2009 105,124 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Underside of the body is getting corrosive

Pass 8 Mar 2008 97,500 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 97,500 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 85,536 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 74,933 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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P112 VGN is a 1997 Renault Megane in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P112 VGN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P112 VGN?

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What year was P112 VGN registered?

P112 VGN is a 1997 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P112 VGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P112 VGN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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