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P948 CUX

1997 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,408 mi
Last recorded68,408 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Renault Megane85,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP948 CUX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2013 68,408 miles

both front tyres on the limit and bald on inner edge

front discs worn

Pass 12 Mar 2012 64,532 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 60,443 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 60,427 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 55,470 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 55,447 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 51,046 miles

offside rear wheel bearings slight noise

Pass 5 Mar 2008 46,819 miles

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

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 13 Mar 2007 41,950 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 36,738 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 36,733 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Front 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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P948 CUX is a 1997 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P948 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 P948 CUX registered?

P948 CUX is a 1997 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 January 1997.

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The MOT history for P948 CUX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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