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P166 XTX

1997 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Renault Megane85,670 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP166 XTX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2011
Pass 3 Sep 2010 72,619 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front fog lamp not working.

Fail 25 Aug 2010 72,607 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front fog lamp not working.

Fail 7 Jul 2009 69,269 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 69,269 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 63,605 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust front flexible joint corroded & leaking slightly

offside front suspension strut fitted incorrect

Pass 18 Jul 2007 57,842 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 51,830 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 45,547 miles

nearside rear tyre feathering on edage

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 XTX is a 1997 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XTX, 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 XTX registered?

P166 XTX is a 1997 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 June 1997.

Is P166 XTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P166 XTX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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