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M800 UPE

1996 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

124,758 mi
Last recorded124,758 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2008
Typical for 1996 Renault Megane86,466 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM800 UPE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2008 124,758 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

corrosion to n/s/r inner to outer sill

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 22 Jan 2008 124,758 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

corrosion to n/s/r inner to outer sill

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s/r exhaust mounting split

Pass 7 Feb 2007 118,557 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 118,557 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/r tyre worn heavily on inner edge

sports exhaust fitted but noise level acceptable

Fail 20 Sep 2005 118,542 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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M800 UPE is a 1996 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 M800 UPE, 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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M800 UPE is a 1996 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 August 1996.

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