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N186 CVM

1996 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,811 mi
Last recorded72,811 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2015
Typical for 1996 Renault Megane86,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN186 CVM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2015 72,811 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front brake discs in poor condition.

Pass 7 Apr 2014 62,867 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 62,867 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r tyre wall perishing

Pass 9 May 2013 60,668 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 60,668 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 May 2012 57,466 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 54,475 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 54,475 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2010 52,884 miles

n/s washer jet parcially blocked

o/s/r chassis slightly corroded

rear body stabilizer slightly corroded

Pass 22 May 2009 51,520 miles

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

offside rear chassis section by shock absorber top mount slightly coroded

Fail 22 May 2009 51,520 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

offside rear chassis section by shock absorber top mount slightly coroded

Fail 28 May 2008 49,782 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 49,782 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 48,202 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 48,202 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 May 2006 46,672 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor 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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N186 CVM is a 1996 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N186 CVM, 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 N186 CVM registered?

N186 CVM is a 1996 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 May 1996.

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