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P163 ORF

1997 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

76,740 mi
Last recorded76,740 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Renault Megane85,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP163 ORF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2009 76,740 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 76,734 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 69,209 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 59,890 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 59,882 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 51,105 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 51,105 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P163 ORF is a 1997 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P163 ORF, 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 P163 ORF registered?

P163 ORF is a 1997 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 March 1997.

Is P163 ORF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P163 ORF shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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