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BG56 VJM

2006 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

89,556 mi
Last recorded89,556 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2015
Typical for 2006 Renault Megane66,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 VJM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2015 89,556 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 81,036 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 81,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside 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)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 73,212 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)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 64,377 miles

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)

Offside 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)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 64,323 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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)

Offside 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 26 Jan 2011 55,893 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 55,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 48,389 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 48,389 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Oct 2009 47,464 miles

Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front bumper insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front splash sheilding damaged

n/s/f wing and front bumper damaged

no spare wheel

o/s/r brakes are noisey

poss had n/s sill repair

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2009 47,464 miles

Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Front bumper insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front splash sheilding damaged

n/s/f wing and front bumper damaged

no spare wheel

o/s/r brakes are noisey

poss had n/s sill repair

under trays fitted

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 VJM is a 2006 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 VJM, 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 VJM registered?

BG56 VJM is a 2006 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 November 2006.

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The MOT history for BG56 VJM shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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