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N166 TJS

1996 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2006
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

127,416 mi
Last recorded127,416 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2005
Typical for 1996 Renault Megane86,466 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 12 Nov 2005 127,416 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.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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N166 TJS is a 1996 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N166 TJS, 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 TJS registered?

N166 TJS is a 1996 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 March 1996.

Is N166 TJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N166 TJS shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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