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AO55 NFC

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

81,130 mi
Last recorded81,130 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 81,130 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear shock absorber casings corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2019 80,751 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear shock absorber casings corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2018 71,936 miles

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear in poor condtion (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 71,934 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear in poor condtion (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 65,840 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 61,909 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 61,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 58,405 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 58,403 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 53,604 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 53,602 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 48,663 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 42,684 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 36,721 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 36,721 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has cracking in sidewalls

offside rear tyre has cracking in sidewalls

Pass 20 May 2010 32,492 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 28,107 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 12 Dec 2008 28,053 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 28,053 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 26,352 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 NFC is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NFC, 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 NFC is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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