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P162 VGN

1997 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,965 mi
Last recorded74,965 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Renault Megane85,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP162 VGN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 18 Nov 2012 74,965 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 74,603 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 68,056 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 57,972 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2007 49,313 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2006 42,582 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 VGN is a 1997 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VGN, 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 VGN registered?

P162 VGN is a 1997 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 June 1997.

Is P162 VGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P162 VGN shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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