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P124 HVM

1997 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,490 mi
Last recorded112,490 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Renault Megane85,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP124 HVM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2009 112,490 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

both rear sills near drain hole corroded slightly

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 25 Nov 2009 112,490 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

both rear sills near drain hole corroded slightly

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Dec 2008 106,197 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 98,543 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 93,488 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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P124 HVM is a 1997 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel 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 P124 HVM, 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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P124 HVM is a 1997 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 January 1997.

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