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P144 PDX

1997 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

102,054 mi
Last recorded102,054 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Renault Megane85,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP144 PDX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2010 102,054 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 102,054 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 27 May 2009 100,624 miles

Both headlamps damaged.

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

Rear support beam excessively corroded.

Pass 10 Jun 2008 94,930 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 94,930 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 88,831 miles

N/S headlamp chipped in 2 places and O/S headlamp cracked(Neither affecting the headlamp aim)

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

Rear seatbelts not tested due to rear seats not being fitted.

Slight earth fault with rear lights when indicators/hazards are operated.

Pass 7 Jun 2006 81,668 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 81,665 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 PDX is a 1997 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P144 PDX, 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 PDX registered?

P144 PDX is a 1997 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 June 1997.

Is P144 PDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P144 PDX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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