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BG56 VJA

2006 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

102,069 mi
Last recorded102,069 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Renault Megane66,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 VJA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 102,069 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

race prep but still meets requirements

Pass 24 May 2023 102,034 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

race prepared but still met mot requirements

Pass 24 May 2022 100,570 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 100,570 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 99,447 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Vehicle clearly used for Motorsport

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 98,282 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 98,281 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 97,603 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2018 97,603 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 94,460 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front slight play at swivel joint

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 94,409 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front slight play at swivel joint

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 88,099 miles

Exhaust rubber supports perished

Pass 23 Oct 2015 81,138 miles

Both rear indicators whitened

Centre brake light dim

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 22 Oct 2015 81,138 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Both rear indicators whitened

Centre brake light dim

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 69,640 miles

N/S front tyre 2mm tread depth

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2014 69,639 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S front tyre 2mm tread depth

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 58,204 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 51,065 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 51,065 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 44,458 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 44,454 miles

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

Front Brake Discs Worn and Pitted

Rear Brake Discs Worn

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 37,335 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both front brake discs scored

Pass 25 Nov 2009 23,308 miles

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

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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BG56 VJA is a 2006 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BG56 VJA, 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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BG56 VJA is a 2006 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 November 2006.

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