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MJ56 SOA

2006 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

171,703 mi
Last recorded171,703 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Renault Megane66,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ56 SOA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 171,703 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 160,296 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2024 160,296 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 148,460 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 137,236 miles

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

coolant leak

rear discs corroded and worn

rear shockers corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2021 126,963 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 126,963 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 120,257 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 120,255 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 112,687 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 112,680 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 104,587 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 104,427 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 94,420 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 94,420 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2016 82,751 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 82,749 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2015 72,688 miles

n/s door mirror loose

Fail 29 May 2015 72,686 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

n/s door mirror loose

Pass 20 Dec 2013 55,326 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 39,261 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 33,592 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r b/disc is corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2011 28,329 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 28,318 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 31 Dec 2009 21,595 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Dec 2009 21,595 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 SOA is a 2006 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SOA, 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 SOA registered?

MJ56 SOA is a 2006 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 November 2006.

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