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N196 JLA

1996 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

78,283 mi
Last recorded78,283 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 1996 Renault Megane86,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN196 JLA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 78,283 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 78,282 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 79,189 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2014 78,188 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2013 77,205 miles

oil leak

Fail 20 Jul 2013 77,205 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2012 76,729 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2012 76,727 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2011 72,818 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 72,763 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 66,607 miles

O/s/f tyre slightly perished

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2009 59,057 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 58,970 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2008 48,413 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 48,403 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2007 41,906 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 41,906 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 39,039 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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N196 JLA is a 1996 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N196 JLA, 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 N196 JLA registered?

N196 JLA is a 1996 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 May 1996.

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