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AK55 RBU

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

101,420 mi
Last recorded101,420 miles
Recorded on28 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 RBU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 May 2020 101,420 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 May 2020 101,420 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 99,771 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Fail 4 Jul 2019 99,771 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 5 Jul 2018 95,387 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front brake discs slightly corroded on edges

Pass 5 Jul 2017 88,713 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 1 Jul 2016 80,530 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2016 80,530 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 77,049 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear pads low

Fail 25 Jun 2015 77,049 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear pads low

Pass 7 Apr 2014 74,041 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 74,041 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 70,209 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 70,207 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 61,152 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2011 61,152 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 51,811 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 51,807 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 44,598 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2008 32,601 miles

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

nearside wiper blade split

offside wiper blade split

Fail 9 Sep 2008 32,588 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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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AK55 RBU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AK55 RBU, 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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AK55 RBU is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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