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P169 MBK

1997 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,433 mi
Last recorded78,433 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Renault Megane85,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP169 MBK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2010 78,433 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 75,195 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 71,749 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 71,749 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 67,014 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 61,442 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 61,442 miles

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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P169 MBK is a 1997 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P169 MBK, 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 P169 MBK registered?

P169 MBK is a 1997 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 January 1997.

Is P169 MBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P169 MBK shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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