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P143 LEY

1997 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

89,803 mi
Last recorded89,803 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Renault Megane85,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP143 LEY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2012 89,803 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 85,179 miles

Front brake disc,s worn

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Slight bulge in nearside front tyre

Pass 12 Feb 2010 75,910 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 568,891 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 45,274 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 39,334 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise front number plate slightly deteriorated

advise rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 16 Feb 2007 39,266 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

advise front number plate slightly damaged

advise rear number plate light slightly deteriorated

advise slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 28 Feb 2006 35,194 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise front number plate slightly damaged

advise rear number plate slightly deteriorated

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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P143 LEY 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 87.5%.

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 P143 LEY, 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 P143 LEY registered?

P143 LEY is a 1997 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P143 LEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P143 LEY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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