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MJ56 SNK

2006 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

97,824 mi
Last recorded97,824 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 2006 Renault Megane66,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ56 SNK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 97,824 miles

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mounting both side (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 96,938 miles

both front tyres wearing unevenly

both rear tyres worn close to wear indicators

Fail 17 Apr 2015 96,838 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres wearing unevenly

both rear tyres worn close to wear indicators

Pass 25 Apr 2014 89,911 miles

steering lock removed ,factory fitted engine immobilizer.

Fail 16 Apr 2014 89,722 miles

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

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)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 82,220 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 82,203 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 71,766 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2012 71,716 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 56,322 miles

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

center brake light innop

Fail 30 Dec 2010 56,322 miles

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

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

center brake light innop

Pass 30 Dec 2010 56,322 miles

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

center brake light innop

Pass 10 Nov 2009 39,664 miles

both rear tyres worn close to legal limits

high level brake light inop

Fail 9 Nov 2009 39,664 miles

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

both rear tyres on legal limits

high level brake light inop

rear pads low

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 SNK is a 2006 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc 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 MJ56 SNK, 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 MJ56 SNK registered?

MJ56 SNK is a 2006 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 November 2006.

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