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N154 XPY

1996 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

164,345 mi
Last recorded164,345 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 1996 Renault Megane86,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN154 XPY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 164,345 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 164,345 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 156,754 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 156,754 miles

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)

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 151,375 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

offside rear wheel arch starting to corrode

Pass 11 Mar 2014 144,516 miles

Oil leak

exhaust system starting to corrode

Fail 11 Mar 2014 144,512 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust system starting to corrode

Pass 26 Mar 2013 138,387 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 138,359 miles

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)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 132,559 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 132,553 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 126,455 miles

excessive oil leak dripping onto exhaust and smoking

Fail 23 Mar 2010 119,697 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 119,697 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 113,075 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 112,941 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s rear shocker platic outter case insecure

Pass 14 Mar 2008 108,647 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 105,005 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 98,082 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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N154 XPY is a 1996 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 N154 XPY, 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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N154 XPY is a 1996 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 April 1996.

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The MOT history for N154 XPY shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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