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P125 VUD

1997 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

127,650 mi
Last recorded127,650 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Renault Megane85,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP125 VUD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2012 127,650 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Dec 2012 127,601 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Nov 2011 122,583 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 122,542 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake discs in very poor condition

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 118,069 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs in poor condition but braking effort OK

Offside front tyre close to limit on inner edge

Fail 13 Dec 2010 118,069 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs in poor condition but braking effort OK

Offside front tyre close to limit on inner edge

Pass 11 Dec 2009 115,247 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear

Fail 11 Dec 2009 115,247 miles

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

Child seat fitted to nearside rear

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 111,753 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 108,934 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 108,934 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2006 101,232 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 101,232 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P125 VUD is a 1997 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P125 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.

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What year was P125 VUD registered?

P125 VUD is a 1997 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 January 1997.

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