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N136 WUX

1996 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,177 mi
Last recorded90,177 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2007
Typical for 1996 Renault Megane86,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN136 WUX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2007 90,177 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 90,001 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s and o/s inner sills shaling to rubberised coating

n/s rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Pass 8 Aug 2006 80,385 miles

rear arches corroded (both)

Fail 3 Aug 2006 80,385 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

both rear wheel arches corroded

n/s rear shocker dust cover loose

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 WUX is a 1996 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 N136 WUX, 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 WUX registered?

N136 WUX is a 1996 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 July 1996.

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