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P166 NFM

1997 Renault Megane

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

86,228 mi
Last recorded86,228 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Renault Megane85,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP166 NFM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2010 86,228 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosoin around front inner wing area outside prescrbed area

Fail 15 Feb 2010 86,228 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosoin around front inner wing area outside prescrbed area

Pass 11 Mar 2009 83,531 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 83,531 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 76,258 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Mar 2008 76,250 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 73,560 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both rear flexible brakepipes,ferrules corroded

front brake discs inner faces corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2006 70,873 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 70,852 miles

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

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)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake pads very low

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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P166 NFM is a 1997 Renault Megane in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P166 NFM, 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 P166 NFM registered?

P166 NFM is a 1997 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 March 1997.

Is P166 NFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P166 NFM shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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