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N165 KBX

1996 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,205 mi
Last recorded68,205 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2014
Typical for 1996 Renault Megane86,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN165 KBX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2014 68,205 miles

front and rear floors and chassis rails very corroded

front brake discs worn and pads not working full width of discs

many welding repairs carried out

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 20 Jun 2013 65,533 miles

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

front and rear floors and chassis rails corroded

many welding repairs carried out

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Fail 14 Jun 2013 65,532 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

front and rear floors and chassis rails corroded

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 2 Jul 2012 62,864 miles

front and rear floors and chassis rails very corroded

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Fail 29 Jun 2012 62,863 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front and rear floors and chassis rails very corroded

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 29 Jun 2011 59,865 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front and rear floors and chassis rails very heavy corrosion

nearside and offside rear sills repaired by welding and very corroded

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

very heavy original under body sealer sounds hollow in places stands up to finger and thumb pressure ok

Pass 22 Jun 2010 56,477 miles

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

front and rear floors and chassis rails corroded

inner and outer sills corroded and repaired by welding

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 23 Jun 2009 53,103 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 48,037 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 48,037 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 17 May 2007 44,989 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 40,640 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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N165 KBX is a 1996 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 N165 KBX, 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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N165 KBX is a 1996 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 May 1996.

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