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P129 URE

1997 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

68,583 mi
Last recorded68,583 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Renault Megane85,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP129 URE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2009 68,583 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2009 68,583 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 15 May 2008 63,279 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 63,279 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 59,137 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 59,137 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust tailbox outer corroded to excess

Movement in NSF outer antiroll bar bush

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

Rear indicators showing slightly white

Pass 13 May 2006 52,917 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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P129 URE is a 1997 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 URE, 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 P129 URE registered?

P129 URE is a 1997 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 April 1997.

Is P129 URE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P129 URE shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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