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AP55 MLX

2006 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

143,513 mi
Last recorded143,513 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Renault Megane66,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 MLX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 143,513 miles

Light scoring to windscreen

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Offside front top shock mount bearing rough when rotated

Offside rear coil spring starting to corrode

Rear exhaust mount rubber broken

Fail 30 Jun 2021 143,513 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel Both (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Light scoring to windscreen

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Offside front top shock mount bearing rough when rotated

Offside rear coil spring starting to corrode

Rear exhaust mount rubber broken

Pass 24 Jun 2020 127,298 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread starting to get low, 3mm.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both hoses over rear axle. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 109,273 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Possible play in steering rack also? ()

Offside Front Top shock mount sticking slightly on lock to lock.

Upper engine mount worn.

Fail 3 Jul 2019 109,273 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Possible play in steering rack also? ()

Offside Front Top shock mount sticking slightly on lock to lock.

Upper engine mount worn.

Pass 5 Jul 2018 93,677 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 93,677 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front rack end has play

Pass 6 Jul 2017 89,465 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 89,392 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 82,552 miles

ALL 4 Tyres severely perished/splitting

Both front wiper blades split on ends

Engine cover fitted

Front brake discs severely worn/lipped

Nail in N/S/R tyre

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Almost on wear indicators + inner & outer edges very low/bald (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Almost on wear indicators + inner & outer edges very low/bald (4.1.E.1)

O/S/F Tyres outer sidewall damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Almost on wear indicators + inner & outer edges very low/bald (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2015 77,691 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 22 Apr 2015 77,690 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 12 May 2014 72,315 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2013 68,987 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear disc rusty on inner face

Pass 15 May 2012 63,961 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 May 2011 57,625 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 51,202 miles

Nearside inner rack joint has slight play.

Pass 17 Jun 2009 43,710 miles

Engine bay covers fitted restricting view of some testable components.

Engine undertray fitted obstructing view of some testable components.

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

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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AP55 MLX is a 2006 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AP55 MLX, 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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AP55 MLX is a 2006 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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