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N160 JLO

1996 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,747 mi
Last recorded99,747 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Megane86,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2009 99,747 miles

Possible wear in nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 17 Aug 2009 99,747 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Possible wear in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 22 Aug 2008 94,039 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Aug 2008 94,039 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2008 94,027 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

FRONT NEARSIDE TYRE STARTING TO WEAR ON INNER AND OUTER TREAD AREAS

FRONT OFFSIDE LOWER WISHBONE INNER CARRIER BUSHES ARE STARTING TO PERISH AND SEPERATE

OFFSIDE INNER SILL AND OUTRIGGERS STARTING TO CORRODE

OIL LEAKS ON UNDERSIDE OF ENGINE AREA

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

Offside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

SLIGHT RUMBLE IN BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS WHEN WHEELS ARE SPUN

SLIGHT TRAVEL IN PARKING BRAKE LEVER BUT NOT TO STOP

STRONG ADVISE REAR NEARSIDE METAL BRAKE PIPE GOING TO FLEX IS CORRODED

Pass 18 Aug 2007 89,937 miles

mid box blowing

Pass 5 Sep 2006 84,468 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

front pads worn

rear brake ferrules corroded

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 JLO is a 1996 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N160 JLO, 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 JLO registered?

N160 JLO is a 1996 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 June 1996.

Is N160 JLO safe to buy?

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