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N164 JLO

1996 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

120,269 mi
Last recorded120,269 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Megane86,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN164 JLO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2011 120,269 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2011 120,250 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)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

sills getting weak strong smell of fuel near o/s/r wheel rear wiper split altinator belt cracked

Pass 28 May 2010 118,453 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play on steering columb rear wiper split one bulb out on center brake light

Fail 21 May 2010 118,449 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play on steering columb rear wiper split one bulb out on center brake light

Pass 8 Jun 2009 116,927 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both outer sills soft front to rear.

Fail 29 May 2009 116,785 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both outer sills soft front to rear.

Pass 6 Jun 2008 110,495 miles

rear exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorateing.

Fail 30 May 2008 110,472 miles

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

offside front washer jet incorrectly set.

rear exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorateing.

Pass 7 Jun 2007 104,196 miles

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

rear exhaust mounting rubbers starting to deteriorate

Fail 2 Jun 2006 97,056 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

spare tyre defective

Pass 2 Jun 2006 97,056 miles

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

spare tyre defective

Pass 3 Jun 2005 89,902 miles

1.n/s/f tyre on limit of 1.6mm †o/s/f tyre on 2mm -recommend early replacement of front tyres †2.slight exhaust blow from back box [pinhole]

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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N164 JLO is a 1996 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N164 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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N164 JLO is a 1996 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 June 1996.

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