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P149 SUU

1997 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

134,619 mi
Last recorded134,619 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Renault Megane85,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP149 SUU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2013 134,619 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 134,619 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fail 31 Jul 2013 134,378 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pipes coated in grease cannot carry out full inspection

engine oil level 4.5 ltrs below maximum level ( oil refilled to required level )

Pass 15 Aug 2012 128,996 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 128,996 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 122,861 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

high level stop lamp not working

offside rear tyre slightly worn

Pass 20 Jul 2010 115,745 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 115,711 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 106,272 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres have slight wear on inner edges

Fail 24 Jun 2009 106,272 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both front tyres have slight wear on inner edges

Pass 11 Jul 2008 102,225 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 98,542 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 93,203 miles

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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P149 SUU is a 1997 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P149 SUU, 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 P149 SUU registered?

P149 SUU is a 1997 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 April 1997.

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