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AK55 WXV

2005 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

97,276 mi
Last recorded97,276 miles
Recorded on7 May 2014
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 WXV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2014 97,276 miles

play in off side front top mount

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 7 May 2014 97,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

play in off side front top mount

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2013 92,294 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 92,294 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 85,727 miles

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

front brake discs worn

slight play in n/s inner rack end

Fail 28 Apr 2012 85,727 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

front brake discs worn

n/s front tyre outer edge worn

slight play in n/s inner rack end

Pass 28 Apr 2011 74,198 miles

both rear tyres tread worn close to the legal limit

front brake discs slightly worn

front pads wearing thin

n/s outer track rod end gaiter split

slight play n/s inner rack end

Fail 28 Apr 2011 74,198 miles

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

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

both o/s tyres tread close to the legal limit

front brake discs slightly worn

front pads wearing thin

n/s outer track rod end gaiter split

slight play n/s inner rack end

Fail 10 May 2010 62,106 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2010 62,106 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 48,876 miles

fuel filler flap not a good fit

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

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

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

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)

slight binding on nearside rear wheel

Pass 13 Sep 2008 44,505 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 WXV is a 2005 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WXV, 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 WXV is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 October 2005.

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