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N144 SDD

1996 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,834 mi
Last recorded129,834 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Megane86,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN144 SDD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2011 129,834 miles

Oil leak

rear axle cross bar corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2011 129,834 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

rear axle cross bar corroded

Fail 15 May 2010 122,918 miles

Centre Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

road noise supportive bar corroded and holed

Pass 15 May 2010 122,918 miles

Centre Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

road noise supportive bar corroded and holed

Pass 6 May 2009 117,292 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 110,299 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 104,165 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 104,165 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

engine cooling fan not working

Pass 30 May 2006 98,773 miles

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

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 SDD is a 1996 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SDD, 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 SDD registered?

N144 SDD is a 1996 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 June 1996.

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