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N148 BMO

1996 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

146,140 mi
Last recorded146,140 miles
Recorded on15 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Renault Megane86,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN148 BMO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 May 2013 146,140 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front brake discs worn

oil leak

rear tyres age cracked and worn to 3mm

slight exhaust blow from center exhaust joint

Pass 8 May 2012 140,476 miles

Both rear tyres age cracked.

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 135,743 miles

Front brake discs worn

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 127,509 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 127,509 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 May 2009 121,141 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

engine oil leak

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

o/s headlamp glass cracked

Fail 29 Apr 2009 121,072 miles

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

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s headlamp glass cracked

engine oil leak

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 101,555 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front and rear number plate delaminating

offside rear secondary side light inop

Fail 4 Dec 2007 101,555 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front and rear number plate delaminating

offside rear secondary side light inop

Pass 5 Dec 2006 96,245 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 96,245 miles

Centre 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)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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N148 BMO is a 1996 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 N148 BMO, 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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N148 BMO is a 1996 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 June 1996.

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