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AY55 HXT

2006 Renault Megan

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,919 mi
Last recorded97,919 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Renault Megan63,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 HXT
MakeRenault
ModelMegan
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 97,919 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Fluid on and around brake calliper, but no visual leak

Fail 28 Sep 2017 97,919 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part Re clipped (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Fluid on and around brake calliper, but no visual leak

Pass 19 Sep 2016 88,138 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel slight bind when turned by hand

battery teminal corroded

windscreen damage

Fail 19 Sep 2016 88,138 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mount broken (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel slight bind when turned by hand

battery teminal corroded

windscreen damage

Pass 2 Oct 2015 83,271 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 76,451 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)

slight movement in n s front rack joint

Pass 19 Sep 2013 68,114 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2012 58,893 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 48,992 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both wiper blades are split

nearside front door is damaged

nearside sill is damaged

Fail 4 Jul 2011 48,990 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both wiper blades are split

nearside front door is damaged

nearside sill is damaged

service light is on

Pass 12 Apr 2010 40,129 miles

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

rear view mirror missing

Pass 23 Jan 2009 32,683 miles

n/s/r wheel/brake binding

How Reliable is the Renault Megan?

Based on 2,939 MOT tests across 230 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
6,350
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
230
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 153
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 90
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 68
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 66
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 65
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AY55 HXT is a 2006 Renault Megan in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2006 Renault Megan models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 63,418 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Megan fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY55 HXT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megan typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 20 years old, this Renault Megan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AY55 HXT is a 2006 Renault Megan, first registered on 1 February 2006.

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