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MJ56 NRZ

2006 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

83,103 mi
Last recorded83,103 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Renault Megane66,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ56 NRZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 83,103 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Oct 2016 83,101 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported along the axle (3.6.B.1)

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

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (1.2.1f)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Feb 2015 73,818 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2015 73,818 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 61,992 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 57,412 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 57,412 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2011 53,476 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 53,476 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 49,528 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Nov 2009 44,526 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 44,526 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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 NRZ is a 2006 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 NRZ, 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 NRZ is a 2006 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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