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P103 CAD

1997 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

115,765 mi
Last recorded115,765 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Renault Megane85,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP103 CAD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2008 115,765 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 115,765 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 110,916 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 110,916 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Jun 2007 107,652 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)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 95,736 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 95,255 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise altered exhaust /advise sound level check

advise damage to o/s/f wing & paint chip on n/s/f wing

advise front reg plate in poor condition

advise n/s/f cv joint worn

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 CAD is a 1997 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 P103 CAD, 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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P103 CAD is a 1997 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 June 1997.

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