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P124 NEG

1997 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

100,666 mi
Last recorded100,666 miles
Recorded on21 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Renault Megane85,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP124 NEG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2009 100,666 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 100,666 miles

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 3 Apr 2009 99,342 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 90,476 miles

Nearside mirror glass broken

Fail 11 Mar 2008 90,208 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside mirror glass broken

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 79,259 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 79,259 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 68,759 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 68,759 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Coolant level below min mark.

Offside hand brake cable routed incorrectally.

Slight engine oil leak from front of head gasket.

both Front brake disk inner faces in poor condition.

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 NEG is a 1997 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 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 P124 NEG, 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 P124 NEG registered?

P124 NEG is a 1997 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 March 1997.

Is P124 NEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P124 NEG shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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