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P124 VUD

1997 Renault Megane

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

107,388 mi
Last recorded107,388 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Renault Megane85,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP124 VUD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2011 107,388 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 89,360 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 84,374 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 78,148 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 72,241 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 65,353 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 65,353 miles

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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 VUD is a 1997 Renault Megane in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VUD, 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

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What year was P124 VUD registered?

P124 VUD is a 1997 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P124 VUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P124 VUD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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