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DJ51 DDJ

2006 Renault Megan

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

142,246 mi
Last recorded142,246 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Renault Megan63,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJ51 DDJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegan
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2019 142,246 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner and outer 0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing surface corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing surface corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 132,733 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 123,802 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 123,792 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 114,915 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Jul 2015 110,253 miles

retest from old system

Fail 29 Jul 2015 110,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 108,925 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 107,062 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 103,674 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 96,671 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 79,166 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 63,547 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 45,128 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Megan?

Based on 2,939 MOT tests across 230 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
6,350
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
230
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 153
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 90
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 68
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 66
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 65
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DJ51 DDJ is a 2006 Renault Megan in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2006 Renault Megan models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 63,418 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Megan fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DJ51 DDJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megan typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 20 years old, this Renault Megan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DJ51 DDJ is a 2006 Renault Megan, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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