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P943 CUX

1997 Renault Megane

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

112,498 mi
Last recorded112,498 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Renault Megane85,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP943 CUX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2011 112,498 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 107,959 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 107,959 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 101,732 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

both raer wheel arches starting to corrode

n/s head lamp has small hole in glass

Fail 11 Mar 2009 101,715 miles

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

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both raer wheel arches starting to corrode

n/s head lamp has small hole in glass

Pass 13 Mar 2008 96,954 miles

slight damage to front number plate but still ok at time of test

Pass 17 Mar 2007 91,369 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 85,668 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 85,657 miles

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

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

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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P943 CUX is a 1997 Renault Megane in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P943 CUX, 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 P943 CUX registered?

P943 CUX is a 1997 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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