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N152 JLO

1996 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

61,313 mi
Last recorded61,313 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 1996 Renault Megane86,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 61,313 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 54,183 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 47,003 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 40,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 40,313 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 34,129 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 29,684 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 26,999 miles

Nearside door mirror unit loose

Nearside front and rear road tyres deteriorating

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 15 Jun 2010 26,999 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside door mirror unit loose

Nearside front and rear road tyres deteriorating

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 15 Jun 2009 24,658 miles

Nearside door mirror unit is loose and held on with tape!!

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2008 22,207 miles

Hand brake needs adjustment

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

Offside front brake pad wear warning wire is broken

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 30 Jun 2008 22,206 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Hand brake needs adjustment

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

Offside front brake pad wear warning wire is broken

Pass 12 Jul 2007 20,281 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 20,262 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 18,178 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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N152 JLO is a 1996 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 N152 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 N152 JLO registered?

N152 JLO is a 1996 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 June 1996.

Is N152 JLO safe to buy?

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