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AJ55 EDL

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,881 mi
Last recorded167,881 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 EDL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 167,881 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 167,548 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm showing inner cord (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm showing inner cord (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2015 152,573 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 131,601 miles

n/s/front tyre wearing outside edge

Fail 9 Oct 2014 131,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s/front tyre wearing outside edge

Pass 16 Oct 2013 110,971 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Sep 2013 109,620 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake pads worn close to minimum thickness

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 83,919 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 73,516 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 68,150 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 62,400 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 61,074 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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AJ55 EDL is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,870cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AJ55 EDL, 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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AJ55 EDL is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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