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P949 WTL

1997 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

117,369 mi
Last recorded117,369 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Renault Megane85,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP949 WTL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2010 117,369 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 117,369 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 113,160 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2009 113,160 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2008 110,540 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

fillers in nearside sill but no corrosion apparent

Pass 29 May 2008 110,540 miles

fillers in nearside sill but no corrosion apparent

Fail 21 May 2007 108,077 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2007 108,077 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 104,282 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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P949 WTL is a 1997 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P949 WTL, 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 P949 WTL registered?

P949 WTL is a 1997 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P949 WTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P949 WTL shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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