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N109 JLO

1996 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,633 mi
Last recorded73,633 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Megane86,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN109 JLO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2010 73,633 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 73,633 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 72,045 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

stone chip in offside front headlamp glass,not effecting beam image.

travel on handbrake.

Fail 2 Jun 2009 72,045 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

stone chip in offside front headlamp glass,not effecting beam image.

travel on handbrake.

Pass 28 Mar 2009 69,438 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 60,930 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 60,930 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

lower engine and gear box covered in oil

rear suspenion /axle surport beam is very rusty (BORDER LINE)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 53,561 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 48,235 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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N109 JLO is a 1996 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N109 JLO, 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 N109 JLO registered?

N109 JLO is a 1996 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 June 1996.

Is N109 JLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N109 JLO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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