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BF56 ZBC

2006 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

81,228 mi
Last recorded81,228 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Renault Megane66,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 ZBC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2021 81,228 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020
Fail 21 Feb 2020

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2019 67,428 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre out of shape

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 64,061 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 59,855 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2017 59,855 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 57,745 miles

steering rack inner joint play

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2015 51,017 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs lipped

front wipers starting to smeer

o/s/f top mount bearing sperates when jacked up

small stone chips

track rod ball joint has play n/s/f

Pass 22 Feb 2014 43,705 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2013 40,918 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 40,918 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 36,121 miles

Front and rear brake pads appear low

O/S and N/S rear tyres have surfce cuts in wall but not deep enough to reach ply / cord.

O/S front tyre worn close to legal limit

Fail 28 Jan 2012 36,016 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front and rear brake pads appear low

O/S and N/S rear tyres have surfce cuts in wall but not deep enough to reach ply / cord.

O/S front tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 19 Feb 2011 29,094 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 21,267 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 21,267 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 ZBC is a 2006 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ZBC, 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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BF56 ZBC is a 2006 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 September 2006.

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