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AO05 NMJ

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

68,066 mi
Last recorded68,066 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 NMJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 68,066 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Fail 6 Oct 2022 68,066 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 14 Oct 2021 60,234 miles

Front screen has various small stone chips

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 60,234 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front screen has various small stone chips

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 55,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALSO NAIL IN TREAD (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 Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 55,242 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp DIMS WHEN INDICATOR OPERATED (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALSO NAIL IN TREAD (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 Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 48,980 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 43,594 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

light perishing on all tyres

Pass 15 Apr 2017 38,377 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 37,614 miles

Offside wiper blade split but clearing screen ok

Fail 28 Apr 2016 37,613 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside wiper blade split but clearing screen ok

Fail 8 May 2015 35,515 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2015 35,515 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 34,144 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 12 May 2014 34,144 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 3 May 2013 30,938 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 30,938 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 28,200 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 25,190 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 21,439 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 17,898 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 17,898 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 13,760 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 13,760 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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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AO05 NMJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AO05 NMJ, 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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What year was AO05 NMJ registered?

AO05 NMJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 May 2005.

Is AO05 NMJ safe to buy?

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