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P163 SBX

1997 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Renault Megane85,670 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2018

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 97,409 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jan 2016

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 94,939 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 90,322 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine mountings weak

o/s/r floor rusting

Pass 10 Jan 2013 87,074 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 83,945 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 83,945 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 80,069 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2011 80,069 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 77,047 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 77,043 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 74,143 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 74,143 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2008 70,570 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 70,570 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 67,771 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 64,819 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear wiper split

Fail 13 Jan 2006 64,819 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear wiper blade split

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 SBX is a 1997 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SBX, 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 SBX registered?

P163 SBX is a 1997 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 May 1997.

Is P163 SBX safe to buy?

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