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P129 YWW

1997 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

119,966 mi
Last recorded119,966 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Renault Megane85,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP129 YWW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Dec 2011 119,966 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 112,970 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Dec 2010 112,969 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 100,066 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 98,252 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 94,279 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 94,206 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 89,481 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 89,459 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 YWW is a 1997 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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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P129 YWW is a 1997 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 May 1997.

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