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P969 MKE

1997 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,766 mi
Last recorded107,766 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Renault Megane85,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP969 MKE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2011 107,766 miles

FRONT DISCS PITTED

Fail 25 Oct 2011 107,766 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

FRONT DISCS PITTED

Fail 15 Apr 2010 121,023 miles

engine has bad oil leak

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 121,023 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine has bad oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2009 109,560 miles

Oil leak

airbag warning light on

Fail 5 Feb 2009 109,560 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

airbag warning light on

Pass 4 Feb 2008 95,955 miles

Air bag warning light on

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2008 95,883 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Air bag warning light on

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2007 89,606 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 84,836 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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P969 MKE is a 1997 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P969 MKE, 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 P969 MKE registered?

P969 MKE is a 1997 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 May 1997.

Is P969 MKE safe to buy?

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