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N157 LHG

1996 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,711 mi
Last recorded60,711 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Megane86,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN157 LHG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2011 60,711 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 60,711 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 53,867 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 53,867 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 49,554 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 45,781 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 42,510 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 39,087 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 39,082 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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N157 LHG is a 1996 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N157 LHG, 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 N157 LHG registered?

N157 LHG is a 1996 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 May 1996.

Is N157 LHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N157 LHG shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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