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AK06 ABX

2006 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,507 mi
Last recorded96,507 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Renault Megane66,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 ABX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 96,507 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 96,497 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 89,769 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 89,709 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 83,151 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 82,983 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 75,997 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 75,971 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 69,535 miles

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

inner rack has slight play

Pass 30 Sep 2014 63,377 miles

o/s/f brake pads very low

un-able to gain a clear view of rear brake pads

Pass 11 Oct 2013 57,912 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r

front brake pads very thin

play in n/s steering rack

Fail 11 Oct 2013 57,910 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

child seat fitted to n/s/r

front brake pads very thin

play in n/s steering rack

Pass 16 Oct 2012 52,874 miles

both rear tyres heavily perished

child seat fitted to n/s/r

front brake discs ridged + pads thin

Pass 17 Oct 2011 47,084 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 39,103 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 31,207 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 31,096 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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AK06 ABX is a 2006 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 AK06 ABX, 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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AK06 ABX is a 2006 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 March 2006.

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