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P102 MBP

1997 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,087 mi
Last recorded138,087 miles
Recorded on14 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Renault Megane85,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP102 MBP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 14 May 2008 138,087 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

o/s/r wheel arch,brake load valve stiff,o/s/r and n/s/r outer and inner sills corroded,rear brake hose ferrule corroded,o/s/r tyre perished,

Pass 14 May 2008 138,087 miles

o/s/r wheel arch,brake load valve stiff,o/s/r and n/s/r outer and inner sills corroded,rear brake hose ferrule corroded,o/s/r tyre perished,

Pass 17 May 2007 131,313 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 123,910 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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P102 MBP is a 1997 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P102 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 P102 MBP registered?

P102 MBP is a 1997 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 January 1997.

Is P102 MBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P102 MBP shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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