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N146 JLO

1996 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,652 mi
Last recorded97,652 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Megane86,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN146 JLO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2009 97,652 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 95,790 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corossion forming in front end of o/s outer door sill

slight roughness in n/s/f wheel bearing

slight roughness in o/s/r wheel bearing

surface corossion forming in o/s/r chassis rail

very light scratching on windscreen

Fail 24 Nov 2008 95,790 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corossion forming in front end of o/s outer door sill

slight roughness in n/s/f wheel bearing

slight roughness in o/s/r wheel bearing

surface corossion forming in o/s/r chassis rail

very light scratching on windscreen

Pass 25 Jul 2007 87,912 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 87,905 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 85,888 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 84,127 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2005 84,113 miles

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

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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N146 JLO 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 50%.

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 N146 JLO, 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 N146 JLO registered?

N146 JLO is a 1996 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 June 1996.

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