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AD05 PLV

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

114,869 mi
Last recorded114,869 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 PLV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2017 114,869 miles

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

offside rear lamp unit incomplete

offside rear lamp unit incomplete

Fail 26 Aug 2017 114,869 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)

offside rear lamp unit incomplete

offside rear lamp unit incomplete

Pass 20 Aug 2016 109,958 miles

stonechip inner joints engine cover

Pass 31 Jul 2015 103,258 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 103,258 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 97,284 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 97,135 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 91,030 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 80,440 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2012 80,440 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 69,558 miles

rear brake discs breaking up outer edge

Fail 13 Sep 2011 69,558 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

rear brake discs breaking up outer edge

Pass 18 Sep 2010 62,100 miles

o/s/f tyre getting low on edges

some windscreen scratchs

Fail 17 Sep 2010 62,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f tyre getting low on edges

some windscreen scratchs

Pass 4 Sep 2009 55,663 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 55,663 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 39,406 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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AD05 PLV is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2005 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 66,457 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 AD05 PLV, 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 21 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AD05 PLV registered?

AD05 PLV is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 August 2005.

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