MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,694 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
1. n/s front anti roll bar bush worn. 2. o/s rear tyre wearing low on edges. 3. n/s door mirror glass missing.
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Also advises issued with failure
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
1. rear number plate becoming deteriorated. 2. battery insecure. 3. n/s front anti roll bar bush worn. 4. n/s front tyre wearing low on edges. 5. o/s front tyre wearing low on inside edge. 6. o/s rear tyre wearing low.
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak
front number plate starting to discolour
n/s/f brake disc corroded around edge
n/s/f brake pade wear indicator wire broken
n/s/f headlamp aim low just within limit
o/s/f brake disk corroded around edge
o/s/f brake pade wear indicator wire broken
o/s/f headlamp aim just within limit
rear number plate starting to discolour
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Renault Megane?
Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.
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N159 BOV is a 1996 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 N159 BOV, 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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N159 BOV is a 1996 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 June 1996.
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