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AO05 TZL

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

107,082 mi
Last recorded107,082 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 TZL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016 107,082 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 106,993 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 92,691 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight play in steering rack inner track rods

Fail 10 Dec 2015 92,691 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight play in steering rack inner track rods

Pass 12 Aug 2014 82,630 miles

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

condensation within nearside headlamp lens (not affecting beam pattern)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 49,308 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2013 49,308 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

engine oil requres top up

o/s/r service brake and handbrake does not lock up

Pass 26 Jun 2012 58,883 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both rear tyres side walls perished and cracked

oil requres top up

rear brakes require imidiate attentione

Fail 26 Jun 2012 58,883 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both rear tyres side walls perished and cracked

oil requres top up

rear brakes require imidiate attentione

Pass 1 Jul 2011 47,180 miles

front brake pads worn

Fail 1 Jul 2011 47,180 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

front brake pads worn

Pass 24 Jun 2010 39,929 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 34,417 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 29,034 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 TZL is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AO05 TZL, 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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AO05 TZL is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 July 2005.

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