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P103 MRJ

1997 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

102,525 mi
Last recorded102,525 miles
Recorded on6 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Renault Megane85,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP103 MRJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2011 102,525 miles

offside front tyre getting low on tread on inner edge.both front brake discs worn and should be replaced.both rear swinging arm bushes splitting.nearside front washer jet not working.both rear brake readings low,rear brakes should be checked.

Fail 5 May 2011 102,525 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre getting low on tread on inner edge.both front brake discs worn and should be replaced.both rear swinging arm bushes splitting.nearside front washer jet not working.both rear brake readings low,rear brakes should be checked.

Pass 27 Apr 2010 94,526 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 94,505 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2009 89,386 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 87,472 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 87,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 84,015 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 84,015 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 79,433 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 79,425 miles

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

front exhaust mtg broken

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 MRJ is a 1997 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 MRJ, 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 P103 MRJ registered?

P103 MRJ is a 1997 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 February 1997.

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