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N109 RUT

1996 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

160,250 mi
Last recorded160,250 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Megane86,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN109 RUT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2009 160,250 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2009 160,246 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 151,317 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight damage both head lamps not effecting beam

Fail 20 Aug 2007 143,135 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2007 143,135 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2006 129,265 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 126,071 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 RUT is a 1996 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RUT, 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 RUT registered?

N109 RUT is a 1996 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 April 1996.

Is N109 RUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N109 RUT shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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