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P143 VWO

1997 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

106,444 mi
Last recorded106,444 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Renault Megane85,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP143 VWO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2014 106,444 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 103,441 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 100,494 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 98,019 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 94,347 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 90,543 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 90,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 86,975 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 81,876 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 75,704 miles

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 VWO is a 1997 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VWO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P143 VWO registered?

P143 VWO is a 1997 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 January 1997.

Is P143 VWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P143 VWO shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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