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N196 JVT

1996 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

123,709 mi
Last recorded123,709 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2007
Typical for 1996 Renault Megane86,466 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN196 JVT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2007 123,709 miles

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Fail 1 Jun 2007 123,709 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

N/S REAR BRAKE BINDING

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2006 113,891 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both n/s and o/s wheel aches in poor condition rear

front n/s bumper in poor condition

Pass 8 Jun 2006 113,891 miles

both n/s and o/s wheel aches in poor condition rear

front n/s bumper in poor condition

Pass 24 May 2005 109,688 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2005 109,688 miles

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

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

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

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 JVT is a 1996 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 JVT, 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 JVT registered?

N196 JVT is a 1996 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 May 1996.

Is N196 JVT safe to buy?

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