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B2 RVC

1997 Renault Megane

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,770 mi
Last recorded97,770 miles
Recorded on8 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Renault Megane85,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 RVC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 May 2008 97,770 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

light corrosion on underside

temp repair to both rear light lenses

Pass 8 May 2008 97,770 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

light corrosion on underside

temp repair to both rear light lenses

Pass 7 Mar 2007 91,795 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 91,738 miles

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 85,085 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 85,084 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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B2 RVC is a 1997 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B2 RVC, 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 B2 RVC registered?

B2 RVC is a 1997 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 December 1997.

Is B2 RVC safe to buy?

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