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P104 MCR

1997 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,408 mi
Last recorded118,408 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Renault Megane85,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP104 MCR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2013 118,408 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 111,708 miles

Centre Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

engine noisy on cat test

Pass 31 Aug 2011 107,802 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 107,802 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 103,654 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 98,543 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 98,543 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 93,841 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 87,843 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 82,839 miles

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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P104 MCR is a 1997 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P104 MCR, 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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P104 MCR is a 1997 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 February 1997.

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