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P166 TGX

1997 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,832 mi
Last recorded79,832 miles
Recorded on1 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Renault Megane85,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP166 TGX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2012 79,832 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 79,832 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 66,067 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 64,063 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

catalytic converter rattling

nearside rear wheel bearing noisey

rear registration plate deteriorating

rear tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 25 Jun 2009 64,052 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Coolant leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

catalytic converter rattling

nearside rear wheel bearing noisey

rear registration plate deteriorating

rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 25 Jun 2008 60,926 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

front & rear registration plates deteriorating

Pass 14 Jun 2007 57,088 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

offside rear wheel bearing noisey

unable to see front brake pads

Pass 8 Jun 2006 52,966 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 52,964 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 TGX is a 1997 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P166 TGX, 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 TGX registered?

P166 TGX is a 1997 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 June 1997.

Is P166 TGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P166 TGX shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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