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P170 XUF

1997 Renault Megane Scenic

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

142,405 mi
Last recorded142,405 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Renault Megane Scenic95,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP170 XUF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane Scenic
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2012 142,405 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion to o/s and n/s rear wheel arch's

corrosion to o/sand n/s front chassis leg's

corrosion to o/sd and n/s outer sill's

develepet missfier near end of emissions test? plug leeds?

heavy corrosion to o/ds and n/s rear chassis leg's

heavy corrosion to o/s and n/s iner rear wheel arch's

heavy corrosion to o/s and n/s iner sill's some of witch is in prescribed area's

Pass 19 May 2011 133,402 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to chassis legs front and rear

corrosion to o/s and n/s floor pan's

corrosion to o/s and n/s iner and outer sill's

n/s rear wheel bearing noisy

throttle cable fraid

Fail 18 May 2011 133,365 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

back box poor and damaged

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

corrosion to chassis legs front and rear

corrosion to o/s and n/s floor pan's

corrosion to o/s and n/s iner and outer sill's

n/s rear wheel bearing noisy

throttle cable fraid

Pass 7 Jun 2010 124,080 miles

centre exhaust slight blow

centre exhaust slight blow

corrosion to floor pan

corrosion to inner and outer sills

corrosion to osr nsr inner and outer wheel archs

rear exhaust corroded

welding repairs heavily undersealed

Fail 28 May 2010 124,737 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

centre exhaust slight blow

corrosion to floor pan

corrosion to inner and outer sills

corrosion to osr nsr inner and outer wheel archs

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2009 115,339 miles

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

drivers door mirror cracked

passenger door mirror cracked

throttle cable starting to fray

Fail 1 Jun 2009 115,336 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

drivers door mirror cracked

passenger door mirror cracked

throttle cable starting to fray

Pass 16 May 2008 103,531 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 May 2007 91,984 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 82,147 miles
Pass 23 May 2005 72,153 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Megane Scenic?

Based on 1,818,845 MOT tests across 145,724 vehicles.

66.2%
Pass Rate
6,520
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
145,724
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 116,922
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,848
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 66,630
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 58,928
Registration plate lamp not working 55,988
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P170 XUF is a 1997 Renault Megane Scenic in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1997 Renault Megane Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 95,924 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Megane Scenic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 116,922 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P170 XUF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane Scenic typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Renault Megane Scenic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P170 XUF is a 1997 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 9 May 1997.

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