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AO06 TLJ

2006 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

121,634 mi
Last recorded121,634 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Renault Megane66,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 TLJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2020 121,634 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL CHIP (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 121,454 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 100,379 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 99,005 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded centre (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre badly perished (no cords exposd)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 12 Feb 2018 99,004 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brake pipe slightly corroded centre (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre badly perished (no cords exposd)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 91,386 miles

Nearside Front tyre low tread

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 13 Feb 2017 91,386 miles

Nearside Front tyre low tread

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 15 Feb 2016 82,399 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear minor brake bind

Fail 15 Feb 2016 82,399 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear minor brake bind

Pass 30 Sep 2015 80,534 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 68,724 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 52,152 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 52,152 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 38,361 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 38,361 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 26,007 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 26,007 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 23,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2010 20,228 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 15,867 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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AO06 TLJ is a 2006 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AO06 TLJ, 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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AO06 TLJ is a 2006 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 May 2006.

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