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AO55 JVF

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

112,535 mi
Last recorded112,535 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 JVF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2018 112,535 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 101,957 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc faces rusted but not excessively. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper strut mounting dry/creaking when turning

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Nov 2017 101,957 miles

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc faces rusted but not excessively. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper strut mounting dry/creaking when turning

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Oct 2017 101,800 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag (5.4.2)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Oct 2016 91,244 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2016 91,158 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 80,022 miles

Slight noise from off side rear wheel bearing

Slight play in steering rack ends

Pass 9 Oct 2014 71,433 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2014 71,421 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 63,330 miles

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 18 Oct 2013 63,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 19 Oct 2012
Fail 12 Oct 2012 59,395 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 54,946 miles

1. Slight play in n/s and o/s of steering rack. 2, n/s and o/s front tyre valves becoming perished. 3. Slight damage to n/s front flexi brake hose.

Pass 25 Oct 2010 49,440 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 49,440 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 44,252 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 35,457 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 JVF is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 JVF, 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 AO55 JVF registered?

AO55 JVF is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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