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N198 GBK

1996 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,089 mi
Last recorded68,089 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2008
Typical for 1996 Renault Megane86,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN198 GBK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2008 68,089 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

all floor panels chassie rails and sterring and suspension mounting mountings all in poor condition surface rust

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 16 Feb 2007 63,629 miles

Oil leak

all steering and suspension mountains starting to corrode

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

inner sills starting to corrode

under floors and chassis rails starting to corrode

Fail 16 Feb 2007 63,629 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

all steering and suspension mountains starting to corrode

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

inner sills starting to corrode

under floors and chassis rails starting to corrode

Pass 24 Jan 2006 59,982 miles

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Fail 24 Jan 2006 59,982 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

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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N198 GBK is a 1996 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N198 GBK, 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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N198 GBK is a 1996 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 February 1996.

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The MOT history for N198 GBK shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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