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N164 KBV

1996 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,878 mi
Last recorded102,878 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2008
Typical for 1996 Renault Megane86,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN164 KBV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2008 102,878 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY PERISHED

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE RUSTY

Fail 30 Jun 2008 102,845 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY PERISHED

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE RUSTY

Pass 8 Mar 2007 99,495 miles

both rear tyres cracked and perished sidewalls

Fail 5 Mar 2007 99,468 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

both rear tyres cracked and perished sidewalls

Fail 6 Mar 2006 95,245 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 95,245 miles

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

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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N164 KBV is a 1996 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N164 KBV, 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

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What year was N164 KBV registered?

N164 KBV is a 1996 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 April 1996.

Is N164 KBV safe to buy?

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