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P146 XUF

1997 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

90,342 mi
Last recorded90,342 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Renault Megane85,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP146 XUF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 90,342 miles

Front anti roll bar D bushes perished

Nearside Rear Inner side light inop

Nearside Rear brake pipe rusting

Nearside sill lip rusting

Offside Outer sill rusting

Offside Rear Inner sill rusting

aux belt cracked

Fail 29 Jul 2019 90,342 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

aux belt cracked

Front anti roll bar D bushes perished

Nearside Rear Inner side light inop

Nearside Rear brake pipe rusting

Nearside sill lip rusting

Offside Outer sill rusting

Offside Rear Inner sill rusting

Pass 11 Aug 2018 86,166 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 10 Aug 2018 86,161 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 9 Aug 2017 81,468 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 76,289 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 76,283 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 72,694 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 71,544 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 70,666 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2012 69,927 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 69,927 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 67,574 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 66,569 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 65,671 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 64,778 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 63,896 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 63,081 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 61,871 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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P146 XUF is a 1997 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 P146 XUF, 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 P146 XUF registered?

P146 XUF is a 1997 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P146 XUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P146 XUF shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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