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P164 PJA

1997 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,625 mi
Last recorded73,625 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Renault Megane85,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP164 PJA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2011 73,625 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

vehicule in very poor condition

Fail 13 Jul 2009 72,355 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise tracking

both front brake disc corroded and worn advise replacemnet as soon as possible

engine rattling

n/s/f door handle broken from inside

n/s/f wiper smeery

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/r brakes slightly binding

o/s/r tyre treads starting to split

p a s rack slight leaking of oil

rear number plate starting to disfigure

Pass 13 Jul 2009 72,355 miles

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

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

advise tracking

both front brake disc corroded and worn advise replacemnet as soon as possible

engine rattling

n/s/f door handle broken from inside

n/s/f wiper smeery

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/r brakes slightly binding

o/s/r tyre treads starting to split

p a s rack slight leaking of oil

rear number plate starting to disfigure

Pass 7 Jul 2008 65,597 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2008 65,592 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 60,368 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 60,358 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 55,571 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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P164 PJA 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 50%.

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 P164 PJA, 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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P164 PJA is a 1997 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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