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AO55 PBZ

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

88,112 mi
Last recorded88,112 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 PBZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 88,112 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Feb 2017 88,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205-55-16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jan 2016 83,025 miles

Play in inner steering rack joints

Fail 19 Jan 2016 83,025 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Play in inner steering rack joints

Pass 26 Feb 2015 79,627 miles

spare wheel fitted to nsf

Fail 25 Feb 2015 79,627 miles

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

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

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

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

spare wheel fitted to nsf

Pass 28 Feb 2014 76,339 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 73,407 miles

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

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

steering lock weak

Fail 7 Feb 2013 73,407 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

steering lock weak

Pass 1 Feb 2012 69,035 miles

slight play in rack ends

Pass 17 Feb 2011 63,607 miles

slight play in rack ends

Fail 17 Feb 2011 63,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

slight play in rack ends

Pass 15 Feb 2010 54,216 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 49,197 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 49,197 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 35,746 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 35,746 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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 PBZ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue 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 PBZ, 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 PBZ registered?

AO55 PBZ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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