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P156 TGX

1997 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,411 mi
Last recorded62,411 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Renault Megane85,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP156 TGX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2009 62,411 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 62,411 miles

Nearside Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Oil leak

car is misfiring on idle

offside front tyre was flat

Pass 26 Apr 2008 58,234 miles

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

O/S/R tyre has slight cracking on the sidewall

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

engine performance seems to be impaired when running on idle

Pass 24 Jun 2006 54,161 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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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P156 TGX is a 1997 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P156 TGX, 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 P156 TGX registered?

P156 TGX is a 1997 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 June 1997.

Is P156 TGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P156 TGX shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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