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N191 PYE

1996 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

106,252 mi
Last recorded106,252 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2007
Typical for 1996 Renault Megane86,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN191 PYE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2007 106,252 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 106,252 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Exhaust fowling at rear

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)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 99,018 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 98,872 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 May 2006 98,283 miles

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

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

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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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N191 PYE is a 1996 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 N191 PYE, 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 N191 PYE registered?

N191 PYE is a 1996 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 May 1996.

Is N191 PYE safe to buy?

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