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AO05 RXV

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

78,202 mi
Last recorded78,202 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2013
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 RXV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2013 78,202 miles

As per failure

Fail 5 Apr 2013 78,149 miles

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

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

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

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

1/ o/s front tyre wearing on edges 2/ o/s front side light becoming dull

Pass 23 Mar 2012 75,180 miles

Front tyres wearing low on egdes.

Slight damage to front windscreen.

Fail 10 Mar 2012 74,864 miles

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

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

Front tyres wearing low on egdes.

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight damage to front windscreen.

Pass 13 Apr 2011 70,881 miles

1/ front and rear brake pads becoming worn 2/ n/s rear tyre near legal limits 3/ slight damage to windscreen

Pass 13 Apr 2010 67,840 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 67,773 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 58,579 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 58,579 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2008 50,566 miles

possible slight exhaust leak from around manifold area.

Fail 9 Apr 2008 50,566 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

possible slight exhaust leak from around manifold area.

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 RXV is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 RXV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AO05 RXV?

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What year was AO05 RXV registered?

AO05 RXV is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 June 2005.

Is AO05 RXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO05 RXV shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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