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MJ06 VYF

2006 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

195,750 mi
Last recorded195,750 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 Renault Megane66,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ06 VYF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2017 195,750 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 7 Jan 2017 195,671 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 188,942 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both beads (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jan 2016 188,942 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both beads (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2015 169,881 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2015 169,881 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2014 152,165 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Off side rear tyre has been rubbed on outer wall

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2013 137,625 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 120,768 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 101,874 miles

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)

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 27 Jan 2011 101,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 30 Jan 2010 76,216 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 58,839 miles

nsf headlamp condensed

Fail 21 Jan 2009 58,838 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

nsf headlamp condensed

osf inner cvboot leaking grease

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 VYF is a 2006 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MJ06 VYF, 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 VYF is a 2006 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 June 2006.

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