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N136 NBW

1996 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,800 mi
Last recorded152,800 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 1996 Renault Megane86,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN136 NBW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2015 152,800 miles

Coolant seems contaminated with oil

Engine has major oil leak

Engine oil low

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 May 2014 141,213 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 May 2013 130,166 miles

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

Front discs in poor condition (inner face)

O/S/F brake slight bind

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2013 130,166 miles

Front discs in poor condition (inner face)

O/S/F brake slight bind

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2012 119,563 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 107,968 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 May 2011 107,968 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 May 2010 96,950 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2010 96,950 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 19 May 2009 85,329 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 73,593 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 May 2007 68,023 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 May 2006 62,161 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 62,161 miles

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

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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N136 NBW is a 1996 Renault Megane in Silver 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 N136 NBW, 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 N136 NBW registered?

N136 NBW is a 1996 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 May 1996.

Is N136 NBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N136 NBW shows 14 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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