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P108 MRJ

1997 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,618 mi
Last recorded120,618 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Renault Megane85,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP108 MRJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2010 120,618 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 114,799 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 109,974 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 106,665 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 106,657 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2006 104,075 miles

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

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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P108 MRJ is a 1997 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P108 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 P108 MRJ registered?

P108 MRJ is a 1997 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 February 1997.

Is P108 MRJ safe to buy?

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