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P161 UHR

1997 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,891 mi
Last recorded74,891 miles
Recorded on21 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Renault Megane85,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP161 UHR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2012 74,891 miles

Oil leak

rear brake balance just met

Fail 21 May 2012 74,891 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

rear brake balance just met

Pass 16 May 2011 71,892 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r tyre inner wall perishing

Pass 18 May 2010 69,884 miles

o/s wiper blade split end

o/s/r tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 17 May 2010 69,884 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

o/s wiper blade split end

o/s/r tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 13 May 2009 67,811 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s wiper blade split

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall cut

Pass 7 May 2008 65,035 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2007 64,186 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 64,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 59,059 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 UHR is a 1997 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UHR, 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 UHR registered?

P161 UHR is a 1997 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 February 1997.

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