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MJ56 SVC

2006 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

88,696 mi
Last recorded88,696 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Renault Megane66,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2020 88,696 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jun 2019 72,740 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 72,740 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 70,991 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2018 70,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 68,272 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 68,270 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and offside rear (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Jan 2016 58,940 miles

child seat fitted preventing full inspection of adult belt

oil leak

Fail 7 Jan 2016 58,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.0mm outer edge0.0mm . side wall splitting (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted preventing full inspection of adult belt

oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2015 49,444 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 49,444 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 41,305 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 33,528 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in nearside of steering rack and noise from both side top suspension mounts

Pass 5 Nov 2012 33,528 miles

slight play in nearside of steering rack and noise from both side top suspension mounts

Pass 9 Nov 2011 27,091 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 21,804 miles

23% imbalance noted on decline on rbt

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

undertrays fitted

water in n/s head lamp, no backing cover fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2010 21,804 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

undertrays fitted

water in n/s head lamp, no backing cover fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2009 15,860 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 SVC is a 2006 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SVC, 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 SVC registered?

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

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