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P173 YPN

1997 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

93,251 mi
Last recorded93,251 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Renault Megane85,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP173 YPN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 93,251 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

o/s front driveshaft joint very noisy

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 16 May 2017 93,251 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

o/s front driveshaft joint very noisy

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 May 2016 69,068 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 67,324 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 65,100 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 63,477 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2013 63,477 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 61,547 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/fr tyre 2mm

Fail 24 May 2012 61,547 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/fr tyre 2mm

Pass 27 May 2011 59,835 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 59,835 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 27 May 2010 57,991 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 55,999 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 55,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2008 53,239 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 May 2007 51,152 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 48,824 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 48,824 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 May 2005 45,438 miles
Fail 23 May 2005 45,438 miles

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

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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P173 YPN is a 1997 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 P173 YPN, 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 P173 YPN registered?

P173 YPN is a 1997 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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