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AJ55 PVV

2006 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

126,126 mi
Last recorded126,126 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2014
Typical for 2006 Renault Megane66,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 PVV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2014 126,126 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 126,124 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 114,599 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 114,596 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 106,550 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Very slight movement in nearside front steering arm inner ball joint

Fail 11 Sep 2012 106,530 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Very slight movement in nearside front steering arm inner ball joint

Pass 7 Sep 2011 91,367 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 91,367 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

bonnet pull detached

slight play in both steering rack track rod inner joints

Fail 16 Sep 2010 75,666 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

emission level too low to be detected

nearside front tyre low tread

rear brake discs worn

Pass 16 Sep 2010 75,666 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

emission level too low to be detected

nearside front tyre low tread

rear brake discs worn

Pass 21 Sep 2009 60,338 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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AJ55 PVV is a 2006 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2006 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 66,813 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 AJ55 PVV, 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 20 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AJ55 PVV registered?

AJ55 PVV is a 2006 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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