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AK55 WVC

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,198 mi
Last recorded105,198 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 WVC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 105,198 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Both steering rack inner joints have play (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 99,663 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play track rod inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play track rod inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 99,663 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play track rod inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play track rod inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 93,926 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 93,926 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 86,756 miles

Both sides steeinr arm inner knuckles slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 86,616 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both sides steeinr arm inner knuckles slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 77,604 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 May 2014 69,465 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 57,585 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 47,689 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 44,298 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 44,298 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 35,192 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 28,017 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 22,491 miles

"squeeling" noise from pulley end of engine recomend investigation

Fail 18 Sep 2008 22,491 miles

"squeeling" noise from pulley end of engine recomend investigation

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 WVC 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 70.6%.

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 AK55 WVC, 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 WVC is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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