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P127 YWW

1997 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,390 mi
Last recorded135,390 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Renault Megane85,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP127 YWW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2013 135,390 miles

n/s/f tyre low

rear brake flexi unions corroded

unable to view front brake pads

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 1 Nov 2013 135,380 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front exhaust bracket broken

n/s/f tyre low

rear brake flexi unions corroded

unable to view front brake pads

Pass 16 Oct 2012 134,004 miles

some corrosion to various parts of the chassis

Pass 18 Oct 2011 133,241 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Oct 2011 133,241 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 129,477 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 114,722 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 114,722 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 93,933 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 83,591 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 83,591 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 79,742 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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P127 YWW is a 1997 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P127 YWW, 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 P127 YWW registered?

P127 YWW is a 1997 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 May 1997.

Is P127 YWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P127 YWW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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