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N144 KRL

1996 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,235 mi
Last recorded117,235 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Megane86,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN144 KRL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2012 117,235 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 117,272 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 112,606 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 112,605 miles

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

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 106,351 miles

exhaust slightly noisey

Pass 16 Sep 2009 101,875 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight noise from n/s rear bearing

Pass 10 Sep 2008 95,029 miles

dam age to windscreen but outside wiped area

Pass 21 Sep 2007 91,015 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 89,870 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 86,311 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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N144 KRL is a 1996 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N144 KRL, 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 N144 KRL registered?

N144 KRL is a 1996 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 March 1996.

Is N144 KRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N144 KRL shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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