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P163 RTM

1997 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

36,475 mi
Last recorded36,475 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Renault Megane85,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP163 RTM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2012 36,475 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 17 Nov 2012 36,475 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 15 Mar 2011 36,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 36,035 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 34,592 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2010 34,592 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 32,392 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 30,309 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 27,995 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 25,635 miles

oil leak

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 RTM is a 1997 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc 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 P163 RTM, 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 RTM registered?

P163 RTM is a 1997 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 April 1997.

Is P163 RTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P163 RTM shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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