MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,834 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
corrosion to both inner sills/floor pans and rear chassis rails
corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch
corrosion to offside front chassis rail
front exhaust flexi in poor condition
front inner pads worn
genral under vehicle body corrosion
hole and corrosion to nearside outer sill at front not within prescribed areas
nearside front brake pad sensor wire broken
offside front tyre worn inner edge
slight play in nearside front anti roll bar bush
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
corrosion to both inner sills/floor pans and rear chassis rails
corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch
corrosion to offside front chassis rail
front exhaust flexi in poor condition
front inner pads worn
genral under vehicle body corrosion
hole and corrosion to nearside outer sill at front not within prescribed areas
nearside front brake pad sensor wire broken
offside front tyre worn inner edge
slight play in nearside front anti roll bar bush
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
corrosion nearside rear wheel arch
corrosion to both inner sills
nearside front brake hose perishing
nearside front top suspension mount slight play
offside wiper detiorating
rear brake hose furrells corroded
slight play nearside front anti roll bar bush
valve compensatior slightly siezed
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Renault Megane?
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P171 WUF is a 1997 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 P171 WUF, 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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P171 WUF is a 1997 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 April 1997.
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