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AK55 WPA

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

175,398 mi
Last recorded175,398 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2013
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 WPA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2013 175,398 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 145,758 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2012 145,758 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 122,782 miles

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

both rear discs corroded

front discs corroded

slight fluid loss from nsf shock absorber

Fail 20 Oct 2011 122,782 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

both rear discs corroded

front discs corroded

slight fluid loss from nsf shock absorber

Fail 22 Oct 2010 100,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion to front inner discs

corrosion to rear inner discs

play in o/s steering rack

Pass 22 Oct 2010 100,262 miles

corrosion to front inner discs

corrosion to rear inner discs

play in o/s steering rack

Pass 20 Oct 2009 82,536 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Oct 2009 82,533 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 71,710 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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AK55 WPA is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WPA, 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 WPA is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 October 2005.

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