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P165 KYC

1997 Renault Megane

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,205 mi
Last recorded82,205 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Renault Megane85,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP165 KYC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2009 82,205 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 82,205 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 78,480 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 78,480 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 72,010 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 66,115 miles

Both rear brakes very slight binding.

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 7 Aug 2006 66,115 miles

Both rear brakes very slight binding.

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2005 53,546 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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P165 KYC is a 1997 Renault Megane in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P165 KYC, 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 P165 KYC registered?

P165 KYC is a 1997 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P165 KYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P165 KYC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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