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P136 REW

1997 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,410 mi
Last recorded75,410 miles
Recorded on13 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Renault Megane85,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP136 REW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2009 75,410 miles

General under body corrosion

Fail 12 May 2009 75,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

General under body corrosion

Pass 15 May 2008 70,675 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 70,674 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 May 2007 64,000 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 63,999 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2006 55,954 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 55,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low 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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P136 REW is a 1997 Renault Megane in Red 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 P136 REW, 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 P136 REW registered?

P136 REW is a 1997 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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