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BG56 VJL

2006 Renault Megane

Gold Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

147,025 mi
Last recorded147,025 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Renault Megane66,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 VJL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 147,025 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 130,887 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 119,853 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 109,837 miles

slight play in steering rack inner joints

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Feb 2016 109,837 miles

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

slight play in steering rack inner joints

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2015 99,655 miles

Nearside Rear 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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 87,375 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f top strut mount bearing is notchy

Fail 19 Feb 2014 87,375 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f top strut mount bearing is notchy

Pass 27 Feb 2013 75,965 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 68,452 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 68,052 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 26 May 2011 50,636 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 50,636 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 30,466 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 19,527 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 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 VJL is a 2006 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VJL, 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 VJL is a 2006 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 November 2006.

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