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P145 XTX

1997 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,999 mi
Last recorded139,999 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Renault Megane85,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP145 XTX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2009 139,999 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Lower gear box cover damaged around fly wheel

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2009 139,992 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Lower gear box cover damaged around fly wheel

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 135,800 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 129,427 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 125,410 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 125,399 miles

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

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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P145 XTX is a 1997 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P145 XTX, 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 P145 XTX registered?

P145 XTX is a 1997 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 May 1997.

Is P145 XTX safe to buy?

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