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P161 ORV

1997 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

111,989 mi
Last recorded111,989 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Renault Megane85,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP161 ORV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2011 111,989 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 105,463 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 105,441 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 96,729 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 96,729 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Jan 2010 96,704 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 87,055 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 87,055 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 76,769 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 76,769 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 73,437 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 68,162 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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P161 ORV is a 1997 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P161 ORV, 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 P161 ORV registered?

P161 ORV is a 1997 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 May 1997.

Is P161 ORV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P161 ORV shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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