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P164 YFV

1997 Renault Megane

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,392 mi
Last recorded87,392 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Renault Megane85,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP164 YFV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2009 87,392 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2008 80,711 miles

n/s/r wheel bearing noisey

o/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/f seat belt cut slightly

slight oil leak from power steering pipe

Fail 6 Nov 2008 80,650 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r wheel bearing noisey

o/s wiper blade end split

o/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/f seat belt cut slightly

slight oil leak from power steering pipe

Pass 16 Nov 2007 76,624 miles

front tyres worn low on inside edge.

Pass 23 Nov 2006 70,889 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 70,770 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 68,049 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 YFV is a 1997 Renault Megane in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P164 YFV, 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 P164 YFV registered?

P164 YFV is a 1997 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 April 1997.

Is P164 YFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P164 YFV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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