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P129 LWE

1997 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

116,917 mi
Last recorded116,917 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Renault Megane85,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP129 LWE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2009 116,917 miles

Drive belt slipping and squeeling.

FRont brake discs worn and corroded, with the amount of deterioration present, would suggest replacement with next set of pads, or at next service. BRAKE PERFORMANCE OK.

Front number plate slightly deteriorated.

Nearside wiper blade slightly split.

Rear exhaust mounting cobbled together but ok, exhaust is secure but rattling.

Some corrosion to rear wheel arches and n/s sill.

Pass 11 Jan 2008 108,222 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 9 Jan 2008 108,222 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 101,933 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 101,933 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2006 94,619 miles

Front number plate legibility deteriorating

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 94,619 miles

Front number plate legibility deteriorating

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 5 Jan 2006 94,619 miles

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

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

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

Front number plate legibility deteriorating

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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P129 LWE is a 1997 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P129 LWE, 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 P129 LWE registered?

P129 LWE is a 1997 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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