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P126 KEW

1997 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

192,573 mi
Last recorded192,573 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Renault Megane85,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP126 KEW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2010 192,573 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 192,573 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 183,910 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 174,281 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 164,553 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 154,890 miles

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

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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P126 KEW is a 1997 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P126 KEW, 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 P126 KEW registered?

P126 KEW is a 1997 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P126 KEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P126 KEW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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