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P101 MBP

1997 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,682 mi
Last recorded136,682 miles
Recorded on6 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Renault Megane85,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP101 MBP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2009 136,682 miles

uneven wear to n/s rear tyre

Fail 29 Apr 2009 136,634 miles

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

uneven wear to n/s rear tyre

Pass 21 May 2008 132,647 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 132,647 miles

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

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

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

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

wear to front brake discs

Pass 19 May 2007 128,902 miles

wear to front brake discs -- wear to n/s front tyre -- o/s sill beginning to corrode at rear

Pass 17 May 2006 125,592 miles

wear to front brake pads/discs

Pass 20 May 2005 119,246 miles

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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P101 MBP is a 1997 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P101 MBP, 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 P101 MBP registered?

P101 MBP is a 1997 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 January 1997.

Is P101 MBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P101 MBP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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