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N130 BMG

1996 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,844 mi
Last recorded92,844 miles
Recorded on18 May 2015
Typical for 1996 Renault Megane86,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN130 BMG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2015 92,844 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 90,394 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 86,138 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

both front outer sills to floor slightly corroded

nearside rear wheel bearing noisie but not rough

Pass 21 May 2013 86,138 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front outer sills to floor slightly corroded

nearside rear wheel bearing noisie but not rough

Pass 25 May 2012 83,109 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 83,109 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2011 78,493 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 73,092 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 72,956 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 69,217 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 69,138 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 66,439 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 60,866 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 55,402 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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N130 BMG is a 1996 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 N130 BMG, 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 N130 BMG registered?

N130 BMG is a 1996 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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