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ML56 OTE

2006 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

199,625 mi
Last recorded199,625 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 2006 Renault Megane66,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 OTE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 199,625 miles

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 27 Aug 2015 189,797 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 189,797 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 May 2014 170,664 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 170,664 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 156,501 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

knocking noise from steering rack area when turning lock to lock,no apparent play or wear found found

service light on

Fail 10 Apr 2013 156,501 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

knocking noise from steering rack area when turning lock to lock,no apparent play or wear found found

service light on

Pass 29 Jun 2012 143,832 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

o/s rear tyre worn very heavily on inside edge

Fail 28 Jun 2012 143,832 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

o/s rear tyre worn very heavily on inside edge

Pass 14 Apr 2011 121,879 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 3 Apr 2010 111,871 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play in steering rack

Fail 3 Apr 2010 111,871 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play in steering rack

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 OTE is a 2006 Renault Megane in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 OTE, 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 ML56 OTE registered?

ML56 OTE is a 2006 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 December 2006.

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