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P174 VYJ

1997 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,047 mi
Last recorded76,047 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Renault Megane85,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP174 VYJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2009 76,047 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2009 76,046 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2008 72,821 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 72,247 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 64,400 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 57,132 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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P174 VYJ is a 1997 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P174 VYJ, 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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How do I check the history of P174 VYJ?

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What year was P174 VYJ registered?

P174 VYJ is a 1997 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 January 1997.

Is P174 VYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P174 VYJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P174 VYJ have outstanding finance?

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