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N198 XSS

1996 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

73,397 mi
Last recorded73,397 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2005
Typical for 1996 Renault Megane86,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN198 XSS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2005 73,397 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

battery casing broken & leaking acid

both rear flexi brake hoses ferrule's are corroded

corrosion to o/s sill/floor pan/& o/s/r wheel arch

damage & corrosion to front pannel

damage to both sills

n/s/f indicator fitted incorrectley

parking brake lever comes up high

signs of a power steering fluid 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 XSS is a 1996 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 XSS, 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 N198 XSS registered?

N198 XSS is a 1996 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 June 1996.

Is N198 XSS safe to buy?

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