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MJ56 NRU

2006 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

138,539 mi
Last recorded138,539 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Renault Megane66,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ56 NRU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 138,539 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 138,512 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 133,799 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Apr 2018 133,796 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Mar 2017 128,682 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 128,682 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 125,275 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 125,274 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 114,948 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 101,275 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 101,275 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 91,207 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr seatbelt buckle slightly deteriorated

nsr wheel slight wheel bind

rear discs corroded worn

Fail 9 Nov 2012 91,207 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr seatbelt buckle slightly deteriorated

nsr wheel slight wheel bind

rear discs corroded worn

Pass 7 Nov 2011 80,589 miles

Nearside front tyre worn slightly on the outer edge

Slight play in the nearside and offside steering arms

Pass 26 Oct 2010 65,670 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 48,270 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 48,270 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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MJ56 NRU is a 2006 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 MJ56 NRU, 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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MJ56 NRU is a 2006 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 November 2006.

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