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ML56 JEJ

2006 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

55,753 mi
Last recorded55,753 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Renault Megane66,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 JEJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 55,753 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Jun 2023 55,751 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect tarnished (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect tarnished (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front inner steering knuckle has slight play

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

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 53,484 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 2 Sep 2019 53,326 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear,also offside rear.incorporating hose (1.1.11 (c))

Front some corrosion to brake discs

Front tyres worn on edges of tread

Nearside some play at steering rack inner joint

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

Fail 28 Aug 2019 53,314 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded incorporates hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear,also offside rear.incorporating hose (1.1.11 (c))

Front some corrosion to brake discs

Front tyres worn on edges of tread

Nearside some play at steering rack inner joint

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 51,985 miles

Front some corrosion to front brake discs

Front tyres wearing on edges of tread

Fail 28 Aug 2018 51,982 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front some corrosion to front brake discs

Front tyres wearing on edges of tread

Pass 24 Aug 2017 49,022 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges of tread

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

Offside Rear metal object in tyre tread and starting to perrish

some corrosion to all four brake discs

Fail 24 Aug 2017 49,022 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on edges of tread

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

Offside Rear metal object in tyre tread and starting to perrish

some corrosion to all four brake discs

Pass 24 Aug 2016 46,673 miles

some corrosion to all four brake discs

Pass 17 Aug 2015 44,249 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 44,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 41,650 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 41,650 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 38,809 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 33,192 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 33,192 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 29,586 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 25,999 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear brake disc(s) condition deteriorated

front tyre walls damaged (not deep enough to reach ply or cords)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 20,259 miles

front brake pads wear to 4mm approx

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 JEJ is a 2006 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,998cc petrol 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 JEJ, 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 JEJ is a 2006 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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