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EKZ 1526

1996 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,368 mi
Last recorded108,368 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2007
Typical for 1996 Renault Megane86,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKZ 1526
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2007 108,368 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 108,312 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 102,400 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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EKZ 1526 is a 1996 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EKZ 1526, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EKZ 1526?

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What year was EKZ 1526 registered?

EKZ 1526 is a 1996 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 November 1996.

Is EKZ 1526 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EKZ 1526 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EKZ 1526 have outstanding finance?

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