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K18 JAR

2006 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests41 (29 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate70.7%

Mileage

100,392 mi
Last recorded100,392 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Renault Megane66,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK18 JAR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

29 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 100,392 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

near side front and off side front head lights condensation in lens

Fail 24 Jan 2026 100,392 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

near side front and off side front head lights condensation in lens

Fail 20 Nov 2025 100,385 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn hub lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 96,019 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 89,793 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 89,765 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 82,806 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 112,726 miles

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

metal brake pipe rubbing on hand brake cable

no rear seats fitted due to roll cage fitted

play in nearside front suspension

Fail 12 Oct 2021 112,722 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

metal brake pipe rubbing on hand brake cable

no rear seats fitted due to roll cage fitted

play in nearside front suspension

Pass 23 Jan 2021 77,071 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 104,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 104,845 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside front tyre low on inner edge

Pass 31 Jan 2020 71,941 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 103,002 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 66,219 miles

Both sides rear suspension coil springs corroding

Both sides rear tyres getting low

Nearside front flexi hose routed differently to offside but ok

Slight play in both sides front inner steering rack joints

Pass 16 Jul 2018 99,841 miles

centre exhaust mounting broken

rear seat missing roll cage fitted

rear shock absorbers casing corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2018 99,841 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

centre exhaust mounting broken

rear seat missing roll cage fitted

rear shock absorbers casing corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2018 61,757 miles

Slight play in nearside steering

Fail 20 Jan 2018 61,679 miles

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

Slight play in nearside steering

Pass 29 Jun 2017 95,491 miles

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

broken electrical connector near battery (possibly earth)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 55,632 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (235/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre wearing out of shape on inner edge

Pass 10 Jun 2016 90,936 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 49,840 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 86,111 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 43,400 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip worn

Front tyres wearing low

Fail 20 Aug 2014 81,589 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 81,589 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 36,831 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2013 75,227 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 75,227 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 30,645 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 30,645 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 70,057 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 25,415 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 21,336 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2011 21,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 66,157 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 58,513 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 58,369 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 1 May 2009 50,285 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 50,092 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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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K18 JAR is a 2006 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 41 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.7%.

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 K18 JAR, 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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K18 JAR is a 2006 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 April 2006.

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