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N166 EYB

1996 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,319 mi
Last recorded75,319 miles
Recorded on23 May 2008
Typical for 1996 Renault Megane86,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN166 EYB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2008 75,319 miles

Oil leak

both rear brake flexi hose ferrules slightly corroded

Fail 21 May 2008 75,319 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

both rear brake flexi hose ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 23 May 2007 74,669 miles

1. nearside rear brake hose slightly corroded 2. offside rear brake hose slightly corroded

Fail 22 May 2007 74,669 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

1. nearside rear brake hose ferrule slightly corroded †2. offside rear brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

Pass 17 May 2006 73,382 miles

1/slight engine oil leak †2/washer bottle top missing †3/slight corrosion all rear brake hose ferruls

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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N166 EYB is a 1996 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N166 EYB, 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 N166 EYB registered?

N166 EYB is a 1996 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 May 1996.

Is N166 EYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N166 EYB shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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