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KUI 5016

1996 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,673 mi
Last recorded133,673 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2008
Typical for 1996 Renault Megane86,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKUI 5016
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2008 133,673 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fail 27 Feb 2008 133,578 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 2 Mar 2007 128,943 miles

as previous test. cert.no. 330453857059

Fail 22 Feb 2007 128,929 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust mounts deteriorated

nearside rear chassis leg & rear wheel arches corroded

rear support bar corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2006 124,671 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2006 124,592 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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KUI 5016 is a 1996 Renault Megane in White with a 1,870cc diesel 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 KUI 5016, 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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What year was KUI 5016 registered?

KUI 5016 is a 1996 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is KUI 5016 safe to buy?

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