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P103 BDG

1997 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,525 mi
Last recorded84,525 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Renault Megane85,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP103 BDG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2009 84,525 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 74,056 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 59,433 miles

metal ferrules on rear brake hoses starting to rust. new lambda probe fitted emissions retested & found to be satis . print out attatched

Fail 6 Jan 2007 59,433 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

steel ferrulls on rear brake hoses hae started to rust

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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P103 BDG is a 1997 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol 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 P103 BDG, 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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How do I check the history of P103 BDG?

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What year was P103 BDG registered?

P103 BDG is a 1997 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 March 1997.

Is P103 BDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P103 BDG 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.

Does P103 BDG have outstanding finance?

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