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P103 MBP

1997 Renault Megane Scenic

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,766 mi
Last recorded166,766 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Renault Megane Scenic95,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP103 MBP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane Scenic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2011 166,766 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 1 Feb 2011 166,766 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 2 Feb 2010 157,091 miles

BOTH ANTI ROLL BAR LINK RUBBERS OUT OF POSISTION

SLIGHT PLAY O/S LOWER BALL JOINT

Pass 29 Jan 2009 142,105 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 131,117 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 115,111 miles

FRONT PADS GETTING LOW

N/S REAR LENS CRACKED

N/S/F SHOCK DAMP

N/S/F TYRE ON LIMIT

Pass 16 Feb 2006 107,249 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 107,236 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Renault Megane Scenic?

Based on 1,818,845 MOT tests across 145,724 vehicles.

66.2%
Pass Rate
6,520
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
145,724
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 116,922
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,848
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 66,630
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 58,928
Registration plate lamp not working 55,988
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P103 MBP is a 1997 Renault Megane Scenic in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Renault Megane Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 95,924 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Megane Scenic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 116,922 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P103 MBP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane Scenic typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Renault Megane Scenic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P103 MBP registered?

P103 MBP is a 1997 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 18 February 1997.

Is P103 MBP safe to buy?

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