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N208 UPB

1996 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,526 mi
Last recorded102,526 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Megane86,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN208 UPB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2011 102,526 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 4 Jul 2011 102,526 miles

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

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 1 Jul 2010 96,470 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 92,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2008 79,737 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 67,561 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2007 67,561 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 65,688 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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N208 UPB is a 1996 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N208 UPB, 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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N208 UPB is a 1996 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 May 1996.

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