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AP55 MZX

2006 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

129,595 mi
Last recorded129,595 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Renault Megane66,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 MZX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2020 129,595 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 129,595 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2019 124,628 miles

Chassis, suspension components, sub frame/rear axle, brake and fuel lines corroded

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 120,073 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2017 120,073 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 116,154 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 109,590 miles

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

Rear exhaust mounting weak.

Fail 17 Aug 2015 109,590 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Rear exhaust mounting weak.

Pass 16 Sep 2014 103,863 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2014 103,863 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2013 93,300 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Jun 2013 93,037 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

slight play on o/s/ and n/s/ inner track rods

Fail 17 Jan 2012 86,755 miles

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

play in both steering rack axial joints

Pass 17 Jan 2012 86,755 miles

play in both steering rack axial joints

Pass 11 Jan 2011 71,283 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 11 Jan 2011 71,283 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jan 2010 55,971 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 41,319 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 41,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 MZX is a 2006 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel 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 AP55 MZX, 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 AP55 MZX registered?

AP55 MZX is a 2006 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 January 2006.

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