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ML56 OWU

2006 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,355 mi
Last recorded149,355 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Renault Megane66,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 OWU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 149,355 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 149,349 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 140,611 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2023 140,379 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 132,588 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 125,878 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 120,688 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 115,594 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 108,698 miles

Slight play in steering

Pass 18 Jan 2017 102,147 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 97,009 miles

Advise front brake disc inner face worn

Advise n/s/r tyre low on tread

Fail 9 Jan 2016 97,000 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Advise n/s and o/s steering rack knuckle joint worn

Pass 9 Apr 2015 83,072 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

front discs slightly worn on inner face

Fail 8 Apr 2015 83,069 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

front discs slightly worn on inner face

Fail 29 Apr 2014 66,457 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 66,457 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 54,902 miles

all brake discs worn

Fail 5 Jun 2013 54,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all brake discs worn

Pass 8 Jun 2012 53,446 miles

front pads appear low

rear discs corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2011 48,439 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2010 39,941 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 OWU is a 2006 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OWU, 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 OWU registered?

ML56 OWU is a 2006 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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