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AO05 RZY

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

98,573 mi
Last recorded98,573 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 RZY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 98,573 miles

handbrake lever difficult to operate

Fail 18 Jun 2019 98,571 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear end near flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

handbrake lever difficult to operate

Pass 31 May 2018 97,437 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2018 97,295 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 91,166 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails ()

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 5 Jun 2017 91,166 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails ()

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 19 May 2016 81,498 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded end of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 May 2016 81,498 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded end of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 May 2015 72,242 miles

Oil leak

nsf outer cv gaiter slightly loose

Pass 6 Jun 2014 70,238 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 70,238 miles

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 16 May 2013 62,790 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 57,608 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 51,181 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 45,497 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 39,746 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 39,746 miles

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

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)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 34,842 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front undertray fitted not alowing full inspection

Fail 16 Apr 2008 34,841 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front undertray fitted not alowing full inspection

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 RZY is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RZY, 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 RZY registered?

AO05 RZY is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 June 2005.

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