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P163 XWS

1998 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

113,594 mi
Last recorded113,594 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP163 XWS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2011 113,594 miles

Both number plates poor

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

Rubbing noise from offside rear wheel/brake

Fail 4 Jan 2011 113,594 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both number plates poor

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

Rubbing noise from offside rear wheel/brake

Fail 8 Dec 2009 107,994 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 107,994 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Dec 2008 104,230 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Dec 2008 104,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 100,054 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 100,054 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2006 95,985 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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P163 XWS is a 1998 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1998 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 81,964 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 XWS, 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 28 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 XWS registered?

P163 XWS is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 April 1998.

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