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ML56 GZU

2006 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,774 mi
Last recorded65,774 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Renault Megane66,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 GZU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 65,774 miles

Front and rear brake discs worn/pitted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Dec 2017 65,762 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp possible bad earth (1.1.A.3f)

Front and rear brake discs worn/pitted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Dec 2016 55,609 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 55,607 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 45,189 miles

Nearside Front Inner rack joint has slight play.

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)

Fail 13 Nov 2015 45,189 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Inner rack joint has slight play.

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 8 Dec 2014 35,046 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 5 Dec 2014 34,872 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 28,844 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 23,018 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 16,737 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 16,742 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Pass 22 Sep 2010 14,178 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 14,178 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 9,677 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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ML56 GZU is a 2006 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc 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 GZU, 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 GZU is a 2006 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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