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N160 AJB

1996 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,577 mi
Last recorded108,577 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2007
Typical for 1996 Renault Megane86,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN160 AJB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2007 108,577 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 95,189 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 95,189 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s mirror glass cracked

rear exhaust in poor condition and rubber mounts perished

Pass 6 Jul 2005 74,772 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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N160 AJB is a 1996 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 N160 AJB, 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 N160 AJB registered?

N160 AJB is a 1996 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 May 1996.

Is N160 AJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N160 AJB shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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