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N123 KRL

1996 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

116,724 mi
Last recorded116,724 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2008
Typical for 1996 Renault Megane86,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN123 KRL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2008 116,724 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 116,724 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 May 2007 108,441 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 100,922 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 100,916 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 99,382 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 99,382 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

High level brake lamp has two segments not working

front brake pad wear indicator wiring broken

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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N123 KRL is a 1996 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N123 KRL, 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 N123 KRL registered?

N123 KRL is a 1996 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 March 1996.

Is N123 KRL safe to buy?

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