Renault Megane 1.6e Fidji (1997)
1997 Renault Megane 1.6e Fidji
CarHunch is tracking 125 1997 Renault Megane 1.6e Fidji vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1997 Renault Megane 1.6E Fidji is a serious reliability concern: only 40% pass their MOT first time, less than half the UK average of 80%, and worse still, petrol variants show a 0% pass rate across the 124 vehicles tested. No dangerous defects were recorded, which is the only bright spot, but the first-time pass rate suggests widespread wear and mechanical issues typical of a 27-year-old car.
With an average mileage of 122,028 miles, these cars are relatively high-mileage for their age, and the minimal failures and advisories recorded suggest the MOT testers are seeing obvious, costly problems rather than small fixable issues. If you're considering one of these, budget heavily for immediate repairs before it will pass inspection, and treat it as a project car rather than a reliable daily driver.
We have 125 1997 Renault Megane 1.6e Fidji vehicles on record but don't have enough MOT test data to show reliable statistics for this cohort.
What to check before buying a 1997 Renault Megane 1.6e Fidji
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 124 | 0% | 0 |
| Other (1%) | 1 | 50% | 1 |
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