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P169 TEW

1997 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,058 mi
Last recorded114,058 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Renault Megane85,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP169 TEW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2009 114,058 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

cant see inner front brake pads

Pass 21 Aug 2008 107,360 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Aug 2008 107,360 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 100,078 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Aug 2006 93,497 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 93,497 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 TEW is a 1997 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P169 TEW, 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 TEW registered?

P169 TEW is a 1997 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 June 1997.

Is P169 TEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P169 TEW shows 6 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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