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LAZ 2202

1996 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

113,206 mi
Last recorded113,206 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Renault Megane86,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAZ 2202
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2008 113,206 miles

1 near side front to rear brake pipe rusted

nick to near side front tyre and outer side wall scrubed

off side rear light lens slight damage

oss side rear wheel arch slight rusting

Fail 10 Dec 2008 113,179 miles

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

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1 near side front to rear brake pipe rusted

nick to near side front tyre and outer side wall scrubed

off side rear light lens slight damage

oss side rear wheel arch slight rusting

Pass 7 Dec 2007 112,807 miles

Oil leak

noise on gearbox

Fail 6 Dec 2007 112,805 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

noise on gearbox

Pass 4 Dec 2006 112,447 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 106,965 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 106,965 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.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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LAZ 2202 is a 1996 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 LAZ 2202, 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 LAZ 2202 registered?

LAZ 2202 is a 1996 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is LAZ 2202 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LAZ 2202 shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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