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P146 YRG

1997 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

97,023 mi
Last recorded97,023 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Renault Megane85,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP146 YRG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2009 97,023 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 94,328 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

passanger front wiper blade split

Fail 12 Feb 2008 94,328 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

passanger front wiper blade split

Pass 26 Mar 2007 86,246 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 86,246 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2005 75,912 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2005 75,912 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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P146 YRG is a 1997 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P146 YRG, 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 P146 YRG registered?

P146 YRG is a 1997 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P146 YRG safe to buy?

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