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P144 AFH

1997 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

153,172 mi
Last recorded153,172 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Renault Megane85,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP144 AFH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2010 153,172 miles

Engine stabiliser mount worn

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Dec 2010 153,172 miles

Engine stabiliser mount worn

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2009 142,890 miles

Advise tracking

Engine stabiliser mount worn

N/S/F indicator lense damaged

Oil leak

Fail 3 Dec 2009 142,861 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Engine stabiliser mount worn

N/S/F indicator lense damaged

Oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2008 132,282 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2008 120,001 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 120,001 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 116,342 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 116,342 miles

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

corrosion on o/s/r inner wheel arch and n/s/r outer sill

rear wiper blade split

slight oil leak from engine breather

washer bottle cap missing

Pass 20 Dec 2005 101,341 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 101,341 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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P144 AFH is a 1997 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P144 AFH, 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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P144 AFH is a 1997 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 March 1997.

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