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P135 MKR

1997 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

53,048 mi
Last recorded53,048 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Renault Megane85,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP135 MKR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 53,048 miles

advanced corrosion to outer sill/vehicle structure seams

advanced corrosion to rear suspension strengthening bar

Pass 14 Apr 2015 52,618 miles

corrosion setting in to nearside outer sill/wheel arch area

Pass 3 Apr 2014 51,877 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 51,154 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012
Fail 11 Apr 2012 50,270 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

deterioration to rear exhaust bbox

Pass 11 Apr 2011 49,255 miles

corrosion setting in to rear of nearside outer sill/wheel arch area

deterioration to rear exhaust box

Pass 15 Apr 2010 47,988 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 46,416 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 45,130 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 43,432 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 43,432 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 40,979 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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P135 MKR is a 1997 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 P135 MKR, 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 P135 MKR registered?

P135 MKR is a 1997 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P135 MKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P135 MKR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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