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AO55 DDK

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

143,711 mi
Last recorded143,711 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 DDK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 143,711 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre rear ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jan 2017 137,007 miles

Slight play in steering rack ends

Pass 16 Feb 2016 132,507 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 132,507 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 122,182 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 121,846 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust mountings deteriorated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 108,737 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 108,737 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 96,524 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 May 2012 84,854 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 84,622 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 70,344 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Apr 2011 70,541 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 4 Nov 2009 52,443 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 52,443 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 34,457 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 34,457 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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AO55 DDK is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AO55 DDK, 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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AO55 DDK is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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