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N196 WUX

1996 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,647 mi
Last recorded97,647 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Megane86,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN196 WUX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2011 97,647 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 97,614 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 79,612 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 69,897 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 63,685 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 57,164 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 WUX is a 1996 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 N196 WUX, 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 WUX registered?

N196 WUX is a 1996 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 June 1996.

Is N196 WUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N196 WUX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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