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AKZ 4562

1996 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

150,838 mi
Last recorded150,838 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2013
Typical for 1996 Renault Megane86,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKZ 4562
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2013 150,838 miles

coolent level low

drivers seat back handle broken

rear discs corroded

stone chips in windscreen

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2013 150,792 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

coolent level low

drivers seat back handle broken

rear discs corroded

stone chips in windscreen

stone chips in windscreen

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2012 146,397 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2012 146,397 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 141,696 miles

Corrosion on rear ends on both floor to sill edges

Dust gaiter split on O/S track rod end

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

N/S headlight glass chipped

O/S/F seat belt slow to retract

Pick up marks on front brake discs

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 11 Nov 2011 141,696 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Corrosion on rear ends on both floor to sill edges

Dust gaiter split on O/S track rod end

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

N/S headlight glass chipped

O/S/F seat belt slow to retract

Pick up marks on front brake discs

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 139,156 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

chip to n/s headlight

perishing o/s/r tyre

perishing to exhaust rubbers

rear brake compensator appears stiff

Fail 1 Nov 2010 139,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

chip to n/s headlight

perishing o/s/r tyre

perishing to exhaust rubbers

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake compensator appears stiff

Pass 2 Nov 2009 136,924 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 136,924 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Nov 2008 133,021 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

n/s headlight glass stonechipped and poor patterns to both headlights

Pass 8 Nov 2008 133,021 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

n/s headlight glass stonechipped and poor patterns to both headlights

Pass 14 Nov 2007 127,085 miles

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 14 Nov 2007 127,085 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 4 Oct 2006 115,495 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 115,495 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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AKZ 4562 is a 1996 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AKZ 4562, 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 AKZ 4562 registered?

AKZ 4562 is a 1996 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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