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P171 WUF

1997 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

120,834 mi
Last recorded120,834 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Renault Megane85,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP171 WUF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2008 120,834 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2008 120,704 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 104,845 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 104,688 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 87,144 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 72,938 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2005 72,938 miles

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?

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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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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