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MJ06 HCP

2006 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

66,909 mi
Last recorded66,909 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Renault Megane66,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ06 HCP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2021 66,909 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front both n/s o/s outer head light lenses misty (4.1.4 (b))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both n/s o/s top MacPherson struts upper bearings sized (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 66,909 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative air bag warning light on [at time of testing] (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working front n/s side side light out (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour rear both n/s o/s indicators showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements handbrake at rear wheels showing low effort (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front both n/s o/s outer head light lenses misty (4.1.4 (b))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both n/s o/s top MacPherson struts upper bearings sized (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 63,316 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 May 2019 63,316 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 58,395 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 May 2018 58,304 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 May 2017 53,285 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 4 May 2017 53,285 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 May 2016 51,447 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)

Pass 13 May 2015 44,943 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 37,348 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2012 34,834 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 34,834 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 30,995 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 30,783 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 26,659 miles

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

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)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 20,689 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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MJ06 HCP is a 2006 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MJ06 HCP, 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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MJ06 HCP is a 2006 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 July 2006.

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