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P137 XTX

1997 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

103,262 mi
Last recorded103,262 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Renault Megane85,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP137 XTX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2012 103,262 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 98,703 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 92,042 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2009

o/s front brake noise, hand brake imbalanced, rear exhaust rubbers cracking, c.v.boots cracking, oil leak,

surface corrosion to front crossmemeber, sill edges, rear chassis

Fail 6 Nov 2009 85,993 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s front brake noise, hand brake imbalanced, rear exhaust rubbers cracking, c.v.boots cracking, oil leak,

surface corrosion to front crossmemeber, sill edges, rear chassis

Pass 13 Aug 2008 78,642 miles

emissions at limit, sport pedals fitted, oil leak, multi guards fitted, uneven wear to n/s front and rear tyres, surface corrosion to sill edges, rear chassis,o/s rear inner arch, sills

exhaust rubbers det

Fail 1 Aug 2008 78,639 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

emissions at limit, sport pedals fitted, oil leak, multi guards fitted, uneven wear to n/s front and rear tyres, surface corrosion to sill edges, rear chassis,o/s rear inner arch, sills

Pass 15 Jun 2007 72,546 miles

see vt30

Fail 6 Jun 2007 72,545 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

sports pedals fitted,oil leak,arch covers fitted,o/s rear chassis

Pass 1 Jun 2006 65,179 miles

see vt30

Fail 30 May 2006 65,179 miles

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

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

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

arch covers fitted

minor rear bearing noise

oil leak

surface corrosion to o/s silledge

surface corrsion to o/s rear chassis by shock mount

wt x4

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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P137 XTX is a 1997 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P137 XTX, 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 P137 XTX registered?

P137 XTX is a 1997 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 May 1997.

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