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N153 ALS

1996 Renault Megane

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

52,627 mi
Last recorded52,627 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Megane86,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN153 ALS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2011 52,627 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 52,626 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 45,096 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front discs slightly worn

both rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2010 45,096 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front discs slightly worn

both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2009 34,190 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 30,630 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 29,217 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 29,217 miles

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

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

Rear Panhard rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 27,679 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 26,224 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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N153 ALS is a 1996 Renault Megane in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N153 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 N153 ALS registered?

N153 ALS is a 1996 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 June 1996.

Is N153 ALS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N153 ALS shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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