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P144 KOV

1997 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,042 mi
Last recorded110,042 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Renault Megane85,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP144 KOV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2009 110,042 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front anti roll bar links perrishing

multiple area of surface corrotion in engine bay and on underside of vechile

n/s inner side light not working

power steering pipes corroded

rear brake ferrules corroded

rear number plate slighgly deteriorated

Pass 12 Jun 2008 101,970 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 101,950 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 72,782 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 58,014 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 58,014 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 107,162 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 KOV is a 1997 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel 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 P144 KOV, 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 P144 KOV registered?

P144 KOV is a 1997 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 February 1997.

Is P144 KOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P144 KOV 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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