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ML56 JAO

2006 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

82,587 mi
Last recorded82,587 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Renault Megane66,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 JAO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 82,587 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 82,587 miles

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

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

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 75,944 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 74,108 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 74,108 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 70,691 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 70,691 miles

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Dec 2017 67,951 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both shocks,advise (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged wheel rim has a buckle,advise (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner rack end has slight play,advise

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing advise (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 23 Dec 2017 67,950 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both shocks,advise (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged wheel rim has a buckle,advise (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner rack end has slight play,advise

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing advise (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 66,471 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2017 66,471 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 61,850 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 56,601 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 56,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 53,323 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside and nearside front tyres have small cuts on the outer wall

Pass 26 Sep 2012 47,090 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2011 40,841 miles

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

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

n.s.f mirror glass cracked

Pass 15 Oct 2010 24,364 miles

Both rear discs pitted

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 13 Oct 2010 24,364 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Both rear discs pitted

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 14,615 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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 JAO is a 2006 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 JAO, 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 JAO is a 2006 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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