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ML56 OYU

2006 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

127,507 mi
Last recorded127,507 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Renault Megane66,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 OYU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 127,507 miles

Coolant low

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Under trays fitted to vehicle not allowing a full inspection

Fail 16 Jan 2019 127,506 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant low

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Under trays fitted to vehicle not allowing a full inspection

Pass 9 Jan 2018 123,830 miles

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

both rear tyres crack and perish

Pass 5 Jan 2017 120,642 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Dec 2016 119,470 miles

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

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

tyre wearing low, nearside front

Pass 5 Jan 2016 111,405 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 100,320 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2015 100,312 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 91,316 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 84,212 miles

Air bag light on

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2013 83,910 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Air bag light on

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 70,662 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

O/S/F door damaged

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jan 2012 70,627 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

O/S/F door damaged

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Spare tyre fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2011 51,719 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 51,715 miles

Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

All four discs corroded

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

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

Pass 23 Nov 2010 50,876 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2010 50,876 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 36,259 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 OYU is a 2006 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 OYU, 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 OYU is a 2006 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 November 2006.

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