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N120 HPO

1996 Renault Megane

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,477 mi
Last recorded58,477 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Megane86,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN120 HPO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2011 58,477 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 4 Jun 2010 56,713 miles

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

O/S/R wheel arch slightly corroded

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 4 Jun 2010 56,713 miles

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

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)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 53,669 miles

both rear wheel arches corroded

front brake pads worn low

Fail 9 Jun 2009 53,669 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

both rear wheel arches corroded

front brake pads worn low

Pass 11 Jun 2008 50,614 miles

Oil leak

both front windscreen wipers split

rear suspension brace corroded

slight corrosion to offside rear outer wheel arch

Fail 10 Jun 2008 50,608 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

both front windscreen wipers split

rear suspension brace corroded

slight corrosion to offside rear outer wheel arch

Pass 25 May 2007 46,778 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 May 2006 42,775 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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N120 HPO is a 1996 Renault Megane in White 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 N120 HPO, 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 N120 HPO registered?

N120 HPO is a 1996 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 June 1996.

Is N120 HPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N120 HPO 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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