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A8 WAO

1996 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

142,116 mi
Last recorded142,116 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2013
Typical for 1996 Renault Megane86,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 WAO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2013 142,116 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 130,223 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 118,391 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 118,391 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 106,663 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 106,660 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 93,471 miles

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

battery weak/not holding charge

engine oil leaks

front and rear registration plates are water marked

front brake pad wear warning wires broken

Fail 21 Mar 2009 93,471 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

battery weak/not holding charge

engine oil leaks

engine oil level high

front and rear registration plates are water marked

front brake pad wear warning wires broken

Pass 29 Dec 2007 89,650 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 89,560 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

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

Battery insecure

front and rear registration plates show backing lift.

front registration plate is dirty.

near side rear tyre worn to the minimum tread depth of 1.6mm and shows deep splits at the tread.

off and near side front brake discs show wear and are lipped.

off side rear seat back shows movement.

power assisted steering pump drive belt grooves are perished.

service brake pedal anti-slip rubber shows wear.

undervehicle oil contamination.

various power assisted steering componants show oil/fluid contamination.

Pass 27 Dec 2006 74,640 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 74,640 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

brake pedal anti-slip rubber shows wear.

exhaust corrosion.

front brake discs show wear/lip.

near side front tyre is worn to the minimum tread depth of 1.6mm.

only slight movement at brake load sensing valve while held under preasure.

power assisted steering fluid supply pipes/hose's show oil contamination.

rear registration plate shows backing lift.

under vehicle oil contamination.

Pass 28 Dec 2005 62,739 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2005 62,739 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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A8 WAO is a 1996 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 A8 WAO, 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 A8 WAO registered?

A8 WAO is a 1996 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 November 1996.

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