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MJ56 SMX

2006 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

104,240 mi
Last recorded104,240 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Renault Megane66,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ56 SMX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2022 104,240 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits Catalyst converter welded (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 93,886 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security near jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 25 Feb 2021 93,886 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security near jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 2 Mar 2020 87,254 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 84,299 miles

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

Nearside Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 84,299 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced anchor mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 80,006 miles

Nearside Front steering arm slight movement

Offside Front steering arm slight movement

Fail 5 Dec 2017 80,006 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front steering arm slight movement

Offside Front steering arm slight movement

Pass 26 Nov 2016 74,038 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2016 74,038 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 70,115 miles

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

Offside Front shockertop mounting bearing has wear

engine management symbol displayed on speedometer

Fail 25 Nov 2015 70,090 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front shockertop mounting bearing has wear

engine management symbol displayed on speedometer

Fail 22 Jul 2015 67,215 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Front suspension topmounts noisey

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 16 May 2014 58,226 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 May 2014 58,179 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 May 2013 49,468 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 41,767 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 41,767 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 May 2011 33,122 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 May 2010 26,271 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 23,768 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 SMX is a 2006 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 MJ56 SMX, 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 SMX is a 2006 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 November 2006.

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