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N101 MWS

1996 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,436 mi
Last recorded69,436 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Megane86,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN101 MWS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2009 69,436 miles

175/70/13/t object in n/s/r tyre

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

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

exhaust rubbers starting to perish

front/rear numberplate slightly deteriorated

handbrake slack

n/s/f brake pad warning sensor wire broken

n/s/r shocker leaking

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

o/s/f brake hose starting to perish

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

oil leaks

powersteering belt slack

rear boot slightly out of adjustment in a closed position

slight vehicle struture corrosion

Fail 19 Dec 2009 69,436 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

175/70/13/t object in n/s/r tyre

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust rubbers starting to perish

front/rear numberplate slightly deteriorated

handbrake slack

n/s/f brake pad warning sensor wire broken

n/s/r shocker leaking

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

o/s/f brake hose starting to perish

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

oil leaks

powersteering belt slack

rear boot slightly out of adjustment in a closed position

slight vehicle struture corrosion

Pass 22 Dec 2008 62,807 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 62,807 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

175/70/13 o/s/r tyre slightly perishing

front brake warning sensors broken

front wipers slightly smearing screen

handbrake slightly slack

minor exhaust leak from rear silencer joint and rear silencer shell braking away

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on edges slightly

oil leaks

rear axle bushes slightly perishing

rear numberplate letter slightly deteriorating

slight corrosion on front subframe and rear inner door sills

slight interaction on rear lights

Pass 11 Dec 2007 56,298 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 56,298 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 49,046 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 49,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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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N101 MWS is a 1996 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N101 MWS, 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 N101 MWS registered?

N101 MWS is a 1996 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 May 1996.

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