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P169 UHS

1997 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,514 mi
Last recorded64,514 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Renault Megane85,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP169 UHS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2009 64,514 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2009 64,514 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

unable to check o/s/r wheel bearing due to brake binding

Pass 29 Apr 2008 64,497 miles

Battery insecure

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 29 Apr 2008 64,497 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 10 Nov 2006 64,493 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 10 Nov 2006 64,493 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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 UHS is a 1997 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P169 UHS, 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 UHS registered?

P169 UHS is a 1997 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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