1997 Renault Megane 1.9L Diesel · P61 FJK
1997 Renault Megane (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 May 1997. Recorded mileage 43,166 miles. MOT expired on 03 May 2008.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT MEGANE
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 May 2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (20 Jul 2007)
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,166 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P61 FJK Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/04/2007
- 43,166 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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P61 FJK Mileage History
- 03/05/200640,190 mi
- 04/05/200640,190 mi
- 25/04/200743,166 mi+2,976 mi
- 25/04/200743,166 mi
Average of roughly 3,045 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
P61 FJK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Renault Megane (P61 FJK) between May 2006 and April 2007.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 April 2007 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)”; “Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)”; “Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)”.
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