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AP06 LTJ

2006 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

107,868 mi
Last recorded107,868 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Renault Megane66,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP06 LTJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2020 107,868 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 107,866 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 98,042 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 97,987 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 85,692 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 79,677 miles

Offside Front suspension upper support bearing rough

Fail 9 Jan 2017 79,677 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension upper support bearing rough

Pass 18 Jan 2016 75,223 miles

Offside Rear coil spring rubber seat dislodged

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR ON LEGAL LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

both front suspension support bearings slightly rough

Fail 12 Jan 2016 75,142 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring rubber seat dislodged

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR ON LEGAL LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

both front suspension support bearings slightly rough

Fail 16 Jan 2015 70,903 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front top suspension mount support bearings slightly rough

Pass 16 Jan 2015 70,903 miles

both front top suspension mount support bearings slightly rough

Pass 23 Aug 2013 64,595 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 64,595 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 57,961 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brakes slight inbalance

Fail 26 Jul 2012 57,961 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brakes slight inbalance

Pass 2 Aug 2011 48,246 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 48,246 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 36,151 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 26,527 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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AP06 LTJ is a 2006 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 AP06 LTJ, 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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AP06 LTJ is a 2006 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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