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MJ06 VYP

2006 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

82,159 mi
Last recorded82,159 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Renault Megane66,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ06 VYP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 82,159 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Jul 2019 82,159 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Jul 2018 75,956 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Jul 2018 75,956 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 70,827 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 67,596 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 61,979 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre on 3mm 205/55/16V

rear axle bushes worn

wear in steering rack

Pass 7 Jul 2015 61,979 miles

offside rear tyre on 3mm 205/55/16V

rear axle bushes worn

wear in steering rack

Fail 7 Jul 2014 55,287 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre on 3mm

Pass 7 Jul 2014 55,287 miles

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

offside front tyre on 3mm

Pass 25 Jun 2013 46,047 miles

Nearside front and offside front top strut mount bearings seizing in operation

Play in nearside and offside rack spindles

Stone damage to treads

Surface corrosion to exhaust in parts

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Fail 25 Jun 2013 46,047 miles

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

Nearside front and offside front top strut mount bearings seizing in operation

Play in nearside and offside rack spindles

Stone damage to treads

Surface corrosion to exhaust in parts

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Pass 22 Jun 2012 42,725 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Jun 2012 42,725 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Headlamp bulb cover found in inner wing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 37,780 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 30 Jun 2010 32,316 miles

slight play offside rack

wipers smear

Pass 3 Jul 2009 28,249 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

offside beam image poor

Fail 30 Jun 2009 28,247 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

offside beam image poor

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 VYP is a 2006 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VYP, 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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What year was MJ06 VYP registered?

MJ06 VYP is a 2006 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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