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P162 UGD

1997 Renault Megane

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,569 mi
Last recorded110,569 miles
Recorded on13 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Renault Megane85,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP162 UGD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2009 110,569 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 107,316 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre sidewall slight damage

Fail 14 May 2008 107,314 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre sidewall slight damage

Pass 16 May 2007 103,412 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 98,534 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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P162 UGD is a 1997 Renault Megane in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P162 UGD, 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 P162 UGD registered?

P162 UGD is a 1997 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 January 1997.

Is P162 UGD safe to buy?

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