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R101 BBP

1998 Renault Megane

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

159,513 mi
Last recorded159,513 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR101 BBP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2011 159,513 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside and offside exterior mirrors have been repaired.there is tape round the repaire can not see quality of the repaire

offside front floor has surface corrosion

Pass 6 Aug 2010 149,813 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 144,333 miles

n/s/f anti roll bar bush worn

o/s/r outer sill corroded

rear chassis corroded both sides

Pass 9 Jul 2008 141,200 miles

o/s/r tyre has very little tread on inner edge (slightly raised tread)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 136,810 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 136,810 miles

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

advise front brakes in poor condition

Pass 13 Jul 2006 133,011 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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R101 BBP is a 1998 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1998 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 81,964 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 R101 BBP, 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 28 years old, this Renault Megane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R101 BBP registered?

R101 BBP is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 January 1998.

Is R101 BBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R101 BBP shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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