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BG56 VJD

2006 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

83,282 mi
Last recorded83,282 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Renault Megane66,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 83,282 miles

both front anti roll bar droplinks and d bushes, all have slight play

Fail 30 Nov 2020 83,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle antiroll bar droplink as shock absorber incorrectly located (5.2.3 (f))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 83,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 76,401 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 76,401 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 71,993 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres just met limit (5.2.3 (e))

all 4 coil springs corroded still complete

both front lower arm rear bushes splitting slightly

offside front drop link slight play

Fail 12 Oct 2018 71,992 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower gearbox mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres just met limit (5.2.3 (e))

all 4 coil springs corroded still complete

both front lower arm rear bushes splitting slightly

offside front drop link slight play

Pass 13 Oct 2017 67,285 miles

nearside wing mirror cracked

offside front inner rack end slight play

Fail 13 Oct 2017 67,285 miles

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

Stop lamp not working both rear (1.2.1b)

nearside wing mirror cracked

offside front inner rack end slight play

Pass 14 Oct 2016 62,668 miles

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement gearbox mounting (6.1.D.1a)

both front inner rack ends slight play

both front lower arm rear bushes slightly worn

nearside rear brake pad low

Pass 24 Sep 2015 57,823 miles

both front inner rack ends

Pass 22 Oct 2014 54,064 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2014 54,064 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 45,596 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2013 45,595 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 35,880 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

rear lens slightly insecure

Fail 13 Jun 2012 35,878 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front bumper insecure

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

rear lens slightly insecure

Pass 16 Jun 2011 26,537 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 16,252 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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BG56 VJD is a 2006 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 VJD, 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 BG56 VJD registered?

BG56 VJD is a 2006 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 November 2006.

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