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AO05 TYP

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,074 mi
Last recorded123,074 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 TYP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 123,074 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside front lower arm bushes deteriorating / on the limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

click from steering rack area's when turning lock to lock

exhaust rubber support mounts deteriorating

oil residue engine / gearbox area's

Pass 27 Feb 2018 118,203 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 110,911 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front and offside rear door handles sticky.

slight play in nearside front inner steering arm.

Pass 7 Mar 2016 102,700 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 102,700 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 98,859 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2015 98,845 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2014 91,576 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 83,539 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2012 75,558 miles

Oil leak

gear box oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2011 64,998 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Mar 2011 64,992 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Mar 2010 53,500 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 40,340 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 28,781 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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AO05 TYP is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AO05 TYP, 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 TYP registered?

AO05 TYP is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 April 2005.

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