1997 Renault Megane 1.4L Petrol · R247 AGU
1997 Renault Megane (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 154,300 miles. MOT expired on 15 Oct 2009.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT MEGANE
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Oct 2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (20 Oct 2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,300 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R247 AGU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2008
- 154,300 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R247 AGU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Renault Megane (R247 AGU) between October 2006 and September 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 September 2008 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 (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are 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: “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
R247 AGU Mileage History
- 16/10/2006121,722 mi
- 15/10/2007138,529 mi+16,807 mi
- 15/10/2007138,529 mi
- 26/09/2008154,295 mi+15,766 mi
- 29/09/2008154,300 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 16,659 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Renault Megane Mk2
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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