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ML56 FFC

2006 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,066 mi
Last recorded137,066 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Renault Megane66,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 FFC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2018 137,066 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill rotten (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack retaining devices dangerously loose loud knocking noise from rack ends both sides, (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2017 134,489 miles

Oil leak ENGINE/GEARBOX ()

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO O/S REAR TYRE WALL

Fail 7 Nov 2017 134,489 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak ENGINE/GEARBOX ()

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO O/S REAR TYRE WALL

Pass 9 Nov 2016 133,065 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2016 133,038 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 131,486 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 131,364 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 128,115 miles

Offside front inner steering arm has slight play in the joint (s)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 122,778 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 20 Nov 2013 122,778 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 8 Oct 2012 109,155 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 96,563 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 79,715 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 43,622 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 43,617 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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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ML56 FFC is a 2006 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ML56 FFC, 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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ML56 FFC is a 2006 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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