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N153 EYC

1996 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

145,676 mi
Last recorded145,676 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2007
Typical for 1996 Renault Megane86,466 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN153 EYC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2007 145,676 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

near side front headlamp lens chipped not affecting beam image

Pass 6 Nov 2006 138,235 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 138,061 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 126,834 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 126,834 miles

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

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

produces blue smoke during test

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 EYC is a 1996 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 N153 EYC, 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 EYC registered?

N153 EYC is a 1996 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 May 1996.

Is N153 EYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N153 EYC shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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