MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,778 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
rear wheel arches coroding
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
slight wheel bearing noise †front tyres worn on edges †exhaust mountings cracked
tape on drivers mirror †drivers inner door handle loose †rear exhaust mountings cracked †crack in manifold
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Renault Megane?
Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P166 PVF is a 1997 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
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 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 PVF, 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 PVF registered?
P166 PVF is a 1997 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 January 1997.
Is P166 PVF safe to buy?
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