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38850

1996 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

90,096 mi
Last recorded90,096 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2005
Typical for 1996 Renault Megane86,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration38850
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2005 90,096 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front and middle exhaust corroded

front coil springs rusty

heavy surface corrosion at o/s front chassis

n/s rear arch surface corrosion

n/s rear chassis surface corrosion

oil wetness at n/s rack, subframe, and gear box

p/s pipes wet

rear wiper blade torn

surface corrosion to front subframe

windscreen chiped

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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38850 is a 1996 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1996 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 86,466 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 38850, 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 30 years old, this Renault Megane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 38850 registered?

38850 is a 1996 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is 38850 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 38850 shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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