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P103 WBO

1997 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

65,954 mi
Last recorded65,954 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Renault Megane85,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2013 65,954 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

N/S/R inner wheel arch is holed

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

Slight roughness in in N/S/F srping mount

Underside is rusty

Pass 7 Feb 2012 59,677 miles

n/s/f flexi brake hose twisted slightly

Fail 7 Feb 2012 59,677 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f brake pads appear well worn

n/s/f flexi brake hose twisted slightly

n/s/f tyre worn close to limit

slight imbalance from front brakes

Pass 11 Feb 2011 53,823 miles

both front coil springs corroded

n/s/f flexi brake hose twisted

Pass 15 Feb 2010 49,377 miles

corrosion n both rear wheel arches/chassis legs

o/s/f coil spring corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2010 49,377 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

corrosion n both rear wheel arches/chassis legs

o/s/f coil spring corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2009 45,187 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front inner brake pads look well worn

o/s/r tyre worn 175/65/14

Fail 20 Feb 2009 45,187 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front inner brake pads look well worn

o/s/r tyre worn 175/65/14

Pass 22 Feb 2008 40,993 miles

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

front brake discs slight worn

Fail 22 Feb 2008 40,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 35,325 miles

front coil springs corroded

o/s/r tyre well worn 175/65/14

Pass 22 Feb 2006 29,980 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

both front wiper blades poor

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 WBO is a 1997 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WBO, 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 WBO registered?

P103 WBO is a 1997 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 July 1997.

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