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BF56 XXU

2006 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

59,962 mi
Last recorded59,962 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Renault Megane66,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 XXU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2017 59,962 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

engine oil leak

front and rear discs corroded

front plate damaged

movement in inner steering rack joint n/s/f

n/s door mirror damaged and insecure

service brake only just meets requirements

wipers smear

Pass 13 Jun 2016 48,961 miles

front and rear brake discs heavily corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2016 48,961 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

front and rear brake discs heavily corroded

n/s plate bulb dim

n/s/f tyre at 1.6mm tread depth

n/s/r tyre at 2mm tread depth,less outer edge

o/s/r tyre at 2mm tread depth less outer edge and nailed

rear tyres heavily cracked and perished

Pass 23 Mar 2015 46,696 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 43,583 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres have cracks in outer sidewall

Fail 25 Mar 2014 43,583 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres have cracks in outer sidewall

Pass 5 Mar 2013 36,668 miles

both front tyres going bald on outer edges + close to limit

front brake discs ridged + pads thin

o/s dip beam dull

slight play in steering rack both sides

Pass 17 Oct 2011 28,025 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 27,926 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 23,389 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges below 1.6 mm

slight play in n/s/f steering rack slight play o/s/f steering rack

Pass 8 Sep 2009 15,708 miles

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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BF56 XXU is a 2006 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 XXU, 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 XXU registered?

BF56 XXU is a 2006 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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