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P135 VWO

1997 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

104,398 mi
Last recorded104,398 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Renault Megane85,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP135 VWO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2009 104,398 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2009 104,398 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2008 102,222 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 96,429 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 96,429 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 92,195 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 92,195 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 VWO is a 1997 Renault Megane in Red 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 P135 VWO, 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 VWO registered?

P135 VWO is a 1997 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 January 1997.

Is P135 VWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P135 VWO 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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