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P142 JJW

1997 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

39,932 mi
Last recorded39,932 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Renault Megane85,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP142 JJW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2009 39,932 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2008 36,670 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2008 36,659 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2007 27,809 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 27,809 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 27,631 miles

dent o/s front wing † †wet day

Pass 10 Jan 2006 25,213 miles

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

wet day

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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P142 JJW is a 1997 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P142 JJW, 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 P142 JJW registered?

P142 JJW is a 1997 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 January 1997.

Is P142 JJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P142 JJW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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