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P105 BDF

1997 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

114,797 mi
Last recorded114,797 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Renault Megane85,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP105 BDF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2011 114,797 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 92,999 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 80,296 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 76,242 miles

nearside front spring slightly incorrectly fitted

nearside rear indicator showing faded amber light

slight blow at centre joint

slight marks on windscreen in drivers view

Fail 13 Aug 2008 76,241 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

nearside rear indicator showing faded amber light

strong advise centre exhaust pipe split & blowing

Pass 4 Aug 2007 74,794 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 74,794 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 71,886 miles

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

n/s/f tyre outer edge worn

Fail 3 Aug 2006 71,886 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/f tyre outer edge worn

Pass 9 Aug 2005 67,566 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Aug 2005 67,566 miles

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

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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P105 BDF is a 1997 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P105 BDF, 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 P105 BDF registered?

P105 BDF is a 1997 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for P105 BDF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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