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N141 TRG

1996 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,815 mi
Last recorded105,815 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Megane86,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN141 TRG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2009 105,815 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 105,813 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

N/S/F Indicator slightly damaged.

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

O/S/F Tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2008 101,931 miles

1 oil leak on engine/gearbox

2 corrosion on nearside and offside front brake discs

3 corrosion on nearside and offside rear brake pipes ferrules

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2008 101,922 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

1 oil leak on engine/gearbox

2 corrosion on nearside and offside front brake discs

3 corrosion on nearside and offside rear brake pipes ferrules

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 98,804 miles

1 SLIGHT WEAR AND CORROSION ON NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT BRAKE DISCS

2 OIL LEAK ON ENGINE /GEARBOX

3 SMALL CRACKS ON OFF SIDE REAR TYRE BETWEEN THREAD AND NAILED

Fail 16 Aug 2007 98,804 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

1 slight wear and corrosion on near side and off side front brake discs

2 oil leak on engine gear/ box

3 small cracks on off side rear tyre between thread and nailed

Pass 25 Aug 2006 92,137 miles

1. Oil leak on engine gear box † 2. Corrsoion on brake low valve bracket

Slight wear and corrsoion on near side and off side front brake discs.

Pass 5 Aug 2005 85,424 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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N141 TRG is a 1996 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N141 TRG, 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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N141 TRG is a 1996 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 May 1996.

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