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N152 ALS

1996 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

76,575 mi
Last recorded76,575 miles
Recorded on11 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Megane86,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN152 ALS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 May 2010 76,575 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 May 2009 75,207 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 74,063 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 71,962 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 71,962 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2006 69,942 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 69,942 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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N152 ALS is a 1996 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N152 ALS, 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 N152 ALS registered?

N152 ALS is a 1996 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 June 1996.

Is N152 ALS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N152 ALS shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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