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AE06 VBP

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

64,117 mi
Last recorded64,117 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE06 VBP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2023 64,117 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2023 64,021 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both fronts faded, no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 55,268 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 55,206 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 45,915 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 45,212 miles

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

Nearside Front top shock mount slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 44,487 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 43,469 miles

Offside STEERING DRUMSTICK SLIGHT PLAY

REAR TYRES PERISHED

Pass 22 Jul 2016 42,292 miles

Nearside Front top shock mount worn and noisy

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

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

both rear tyre perished and wearing on outer edge

Pass 15 Jul 2015 40,546 miles

nsf top shock mount partially siezed

Pass 10 Jul 2014 37,523 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 34,576 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front top shock mounts slightly sticking

Fail 10 Jul 2013 34,407 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front top shock mounts slightly sticking

Pass 2 Jul 2012 30,353 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 24,714 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 20,717 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 14,297 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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AE06 VBP is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AE06 VBP, 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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AE06 VBP is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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