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AD05 RCF

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

100,373 mi
Last recorded100,373 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 RCF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 100,373 miles

Front and rear brake pads wearing down

Nearside Rear tyre under inflated

Oil leak ()

underbody and engine shields fitted

underbody engine shield damaged and insecure

Fail 10 Jan 2017 100,373 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative Both (1.4.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to flexi's BOTH (3.6.B.2c)

Front and rear brake pads wearing down

Nearside Rear tyre under inflated

Oil leak ()

underbody and engine shields fitted

underbody engine shield damaged and insecure

Pass 21 Jan 2016 92,616 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts corroded on inner faces (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Fail 15 Jan 2016 92,608 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts corroded on inner faces (3.5.1i)

engine managment light on

oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2015 85,004 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 80,874 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 77,147 miles

Child seat centre rear belt

Rear nearside tyre side wall deterioated

Fail 18 Jan 2013 77,147 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Child seat centre rear belt

Rear nearside tyre side wall deterioated

Pass 20 Jan 2012 72,518 miles

visual check only on o/s/r seatbelt (child seat fitted).

Pass 25 Jan 2011 68,232 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 58,385 miles

LARGE UNDERTRAY FITTED.

Pass 15 Oct 2008 41,622 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 41,622 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 RCF is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 AD05 RCF, 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 RCF registered?

AD05 RCF is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 August 2005.

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The MOT history for AD05 RCF shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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