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P959 KSW

1997 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2011
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

122,359 mi
Last recorded122,359 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Renault Megane85,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP959 KSW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2010 122,359 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 115,894 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 115,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 105,477 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 105,477 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2007 97,064 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 97,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 86,037 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 86,037 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Pass 20 May 2005 75,933 miles
Pass 20 May 2005 75,933 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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P959 KSW is a 1997 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 P959 KSW, 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 P959 KSW registered?

P959 KSW is a 1997 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 May 1997.

Is P959 KSW safe to buy?

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