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N148 JLO

1996 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,837 mi
Last recorded79,837 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2007
Typical for 1996 Renault Megane86,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2007 79,837 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2007 79,837 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Apr 2006 74,396 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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N148 JLO is a 1996 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 N148 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 N148 JLO registered?

N148 JLO is a 1996 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 June 1996.

Is N148 JLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N148 JLO shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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