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MJ06 SXM

2006 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

143,330 mi
Last recorded143,330 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Renault Megane66,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ06 SXM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 143,330 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated-cracking

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

Fail 6 Jun 2017 143,326 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated-cracking

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 138,694 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2016 138,691 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 134,332 miles

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

slight movement detected from o/s/f steering arm

Fail 13 Jun 2015 134,330 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

slight movement detected from o/s/f steering arm

Pass 7 Jun 2014 127,608 miles

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

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 19 Apr 2013 112,005 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 93,140 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 92,987 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 74,229 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 58,320 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 468,562 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 SXM is a 2006 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SXM, 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 SXM is a 2006 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 April 2006.

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