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P163 SVL

1997 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,515 mi
Last recorded99,515 miles
Recorded on28 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Renault Megane85,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP163 SVL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2011 99,515 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2010 92,915 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 85,846 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2009 85,846 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 81,632 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 78,291 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 73,980 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 73,815 miles

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

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 SVL is a 1997 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P163 SVL registered?

P163 SVL is a 1997 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 February 1997.

Is P163 SVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P163 SVL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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