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ML56 VRM

2006 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

161,509 mi
Last recorded161,509 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Renault Megane66,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 VRM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 161,509 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has small play

Offside Front Track rod has small play

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 149,824 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2017 138,393 miles

Front Headlamps starting to fade.

Pass 13 Jul 2016 124,501 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake pads worn. (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 112,411 miles

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 99,140 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 86,113 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 86,113 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 78,329 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 78,324 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2010 66,652 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 66,652 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 57,325 miles

Advise N/S/R Brake disc is slightly scored.

Advise boot full.

Advise slight damage to O/S/F Door mirror but is acceptable.

Fail 31 Oct 2009 57,325 miles

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

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

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

Advise N/S/R Brake disc is slightly scored.

Advise boot full.

Advise slight damage to O/S/F Door mirror but is acceptable.

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 VRM is a 2006 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 VRM, 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 VRM is a 2006 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 November 2006.

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