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P165 WGF

1997 Renault Megane

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

65,911 mi
Last recorded65,911 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Renault Megane85,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 65,911 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 65,571 miles

Offside Rear outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 27 Apr 2017 65,289 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 64,884 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 64,555 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 64,555 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2014 63,093 miles

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 60,316 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

coolant level low

Pass 1 May 2012 57,838 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 55,452 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2010 52,780 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 May 2009 50,581 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 50,579 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2009 50,446 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 46,890 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 42,166 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 37,364 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 37,364 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 37,364 miles

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

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 WGF is a 1997 Renault Megane in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WGF, 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 WGF registered?

P165 WGF is a 1997 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 June 1997.

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The MOT history for P165 WGF shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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