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N164 NUD

1996 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2011
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

145,661 mi
Last recorded145,661 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Megane86,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN164 NUD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2010 145,661 miles

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

bad oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2010 145,661 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

bad oil leak

minor exhaust blow at rear joint

Pass 6 Aug 2009 133,057 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Pass 16 May 2008 116,325 miles

nearside rear inner side light not working

offside front tyre starting to split

rear exhaust box temporarily secured

Fail 16 May 2008 116,325 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside rear inner side light not working

offside front tyre starting to split

rear exhaust box temporarily secured

Pass 2 Jul 2007 102,191 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 102,041 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 99,973 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 91,422 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2005 91,422 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front inner driveshaft seal weeping

wiper blades perished and ends starting to split

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 NUD is a 1996 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N164 NUD, 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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N164 NUD is a 1996 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 June 1996.

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