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ML56 VUB

2006 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

117,411 mi
Last recorded117,411 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Renault Megane66,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 VUB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 117,411 miles

Both rear & o/s/f suspension coil springs slightly corroded.

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever release button slightly worn.

Fail 19 Oct 2017 117,411 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Both rear & o/s/f suspension coil springs slightly corroded.

Coolant level low.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm. (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm & worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever release button slightly worn.

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 96,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Nov 2016 96,440 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp By indicator. (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp By indicator. (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Nov 2015 74,512 miles

oil leak

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 6 Nov 2015 74,512 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

oil leak

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 6 Nov 2014 51,583 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 6 Nov 2014 51,583 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 Nov 2013 35,884 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

check air bag/passenger air bag off lamps on

Fail 15 Nov 2013 35,884 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

check air bag/passenger air bag off lamps on

Pass 8 Nov 2012 29,524 miles

n/s front tyre slightly damaged side wall

Fail 1 Nov 2012 29,490 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

n/s front tyre slightly damaged side wall

Pass 31 Oct 2011 23,136 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 14,692 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 11,175 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 11,175 miles

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

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 VUB is a 2006 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 VUB, 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 VUB registered?

ML56 VUB is a 2006 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 November 2006.

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