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P139 UVK

1997 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

73,950 mi
Last recorded73,950 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Renault Megane85,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP139 UVK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 73,950 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 72,323 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 72,322 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 13 Jul 2023 72,145 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 72,145 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 72,126 miles

surface corrosion to front suspensions

Pass 28 Jan 2019 72,123 miles

slight surface corrosion to front suspension components

Pass 23 Jan 2018 72,117 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 72,102 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 72,098 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 70,681 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 70,647 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 70,627 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 70,494 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 70,125 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 69,549 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 68,824 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 66,924 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 66,055 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 66,028 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 64,114 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak

rear brakes need looking at..............

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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P139 UVK is a 1997 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 P139 UVK, 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 P139 UVK registered?

P139 UVK is a 1997 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 January 1997.

Is P139 UVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P139 UVK shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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