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N128 PFG

1996 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,698 mi
Last recorded56,698 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Megane86,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN128 PFG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2009 56,698 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

drivers door interior release handle loose

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads low

front bumper damaged

nearside door mirror glass cracked

offside door mirror loose

rear axle beam bushes cracking

spare tyre flat

Fail 6 Nov 2009 56,698 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

drivers door interior release handle loose

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads low

front bumper damaged

nearside door mirror glass cracked

offside door mirror loose

rear axle beam bushes cracking

spare tyre flat

Pass 26 Oct 2007 55,280 miles

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

no key for fuel cap

Fail 25 Oct 2007 55,280 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

no key for fuel cap

Pass 21 Jun 2006 46,917 miles

non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 20 Jun 2006 46,917 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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N128 PFG is a 1996 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N128 PFG, 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 N128 PFG registered?

N128 PFG is a 1996 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 June 1996.

Is N128 PFG safe to buy?

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