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P940 KCF

1997 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

126,923 mi
Last recorded126,923 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Renault Megane85,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP940 KCF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2013 126,923 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 126,918 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 May 2012 121,933 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 121,930 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 May 2011 115,195 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 101,251 miles

rear stabiliser bar corroded but is not a structural piece

Fail 13 May 2010 101,251 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear stabiliser bar corroded but is not a structural piece

Pass 29 May 2009 89,566 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 89,480 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 May 2008 78,001 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 78,001 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2007 66,654 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 59,966 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 59,966 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2005 43,553 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

slight play in nearside steering knuckle †

Fail 5 Aug 2005 43,553 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

slight play in nearside steering knuckle

Fail 30 Jul 2005 43,186 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

nail in offside rear tyre tread

slight play in offside steering knuckle

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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P940 KCF is a 1997 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 P940 KCF, 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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P940 KCF is a 1997 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 June 1997.

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