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N140 HWC

1996 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,340 mi
Last recorded116,340 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Megane86,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN140 HWC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2011 116,340 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 116,340 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 112,289 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 112,287 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 109,230 miles

1 LED not working on center high stop light

Both front anti roll bar links cracking and have slight play

Both rear trailing arm bushes have slight play

Brake pedal anti slip rubber slightly worn

Front pad ware indicator wires snapped

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear most exhaust mount rubbers poor

Slight imballance in rear hand and foot brake aplication

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Feb 2009 109,230 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

1 LED not working on center high stop light

Both front anti roll bar links cracking and have slight play

Both rear trailing arm bushes have slight play

Brake pedal anti slip rubber slightly worn

Front pad ware indicator wires snapped

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear most exhaust mount rubbers poor

Slight imballance in rear hand and foot brake aplication

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 106,308 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 103,362 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 103,362 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear stabilizer bar corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2006 99,930 miles

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

rear trailing arm strengthing bar badly corroded

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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N140 HWC is a 1996 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N140 HWC, 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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N140 HWC is a 1996 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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