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P161 TGT

1997 Renault Megane

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,214 mi
Last recorded74,214 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Renault Megane85,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP161 TGT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2009 74,214 miles

corrosion to n/s outer sill and rear support beam

front discs corroding

front exhaust exhaust blowing

front tyres close to wear bars

play in o/s of steering rack

Fail 23 Jan 2009 74,191 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to n/s outer sill and rear support beam

front discs corroding

front exhaust exhaust blowing

front tyres close to wear bars

play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 24 Dec 2007 69,835 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 69,835 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside rear seatbelt buckle will not allow any adjustment on belt ,when plugged in.

Pass 12 Jan 2007 63,665 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 63,665 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 58,522 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 58,522 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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 TGT is a 1997 Renault Megane in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 TGT, 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 TGT registered?

P161 TGT is a 1997 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 April 1997.

Is P161 TGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P161 TGT shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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