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MAZ 2837

1996 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

115,026 mi
Last recorded115,026 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 1996 Renault Megane86,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAZ 2837
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2015 115,026 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in wheel arch at shock absorber mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inside wheel arch at rear axle mount (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

nearside front outer sill corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2014 113,921 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2014 113,898 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

os wiper blade splitting

osr wheel arch corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2013 112,113 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear wheel arches corroded

x3 engine mounts deterioated

Fail 5 Oct 2013 112,086 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

rear wheel arches corroding

Pass 18 Oct 2012 110,109 miles

rear wheel arches corroding

Fail 10 Oct 2012 110,109 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

rear wheel arches corroding

Pass 14 Oct 2011 107,988 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 107,966 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front number plate damaged

Pass 1 Oct 2010 105,461 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust mountings in poor condition

Pass 21 Oct 2009 100,125 miles

advise front discs worn

advise gearbox oil leak

advise o/s/f outer wheel rim damaged

very strong advise corrosion on sills chassis floorsand front boxsection

Fail 21 Oct 2009 100,125 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

advise front discs worn

advise gearbox oil leak

advise o/s/f outer wheel rim damaged

very strong advise corrosion on sills chassis floorsand front boxsection

Pass 30 Oct 2008 95,486 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 95,473 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2007 86,334 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 83,990 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 73,151 miles

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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MAZ 2837 is a 1996 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 MAZ 2837, 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 MAZ 2837 registered?

MAZ 2837 is a 1996 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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