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P96 BCK

1997 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

178,068 mi
Last recorded178,068 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Renault Megane85,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP96 BCK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2010 178,068 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2010 178,068 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2009 162,643 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f drop links rubbers worn

Pass 15 Oct 2008 156,088 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2008 156,088 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 148,041 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 142,739 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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P96 BCK is a 1997 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P96 BCK, 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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P96 BCK is a 1997 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 May 1997.

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