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BF56 ETA

2006 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

78,692 mi
Last recorded78,692 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Renault Megane66,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 ETA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2023 78,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2023 78,692 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 74,327 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 74,327 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 70,862 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Mar 2021 70,862 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jan 2020 66,631 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 61,497 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 61,438 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 57,794 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 57,723 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick will want brake disc (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

rear brake disc corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2016 52,900 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 52,900 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 48,478 miles

offside front,offside rear & nearside rear tyres are getting low on tread.

Fail 28 Jan 2015 43,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 43,564 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 36,502 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 28,616 miles

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

Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 28,616 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2012 19,419 miles

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

battery not secure

surface rust on all brake discs

Pass 9 Dec 2011 19,417 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear brakes binding

surface rust on all brake discs due to standing

Pass 3 Sep 2009 18,871 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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BF56 ETA is a 2006 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BF56 ETA, 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 BF56 ETA registered?

BF56 ETA is a 2006 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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