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N140 NBW

1996 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

44,419 mi
Last recorded44,419 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Megane86,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN140 NBW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2012 44,419 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

offside front tyre has a slight cut

Pass 26 Jul 2012 44,419 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

offside front tyre has a slight cut

Pass 3 Mar 2011 37,749 miles

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

engine/transmission oil leaks

Fail 3 Mar 2011 37,749 miles

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine/transmission oil leaks

Pass 12 Mar 2010 35,624 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2010 35,624 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 33,224 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 31,084 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 29,822 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 28,053 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 28,053 miles

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

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 NBW is a 1996 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N140 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 N140 NBW registered?

N140 NBW is a 1996 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 April 1996.

Is N140 NBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N140 NBW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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