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AO55 PYX

2005 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

111,415 mi
Last recorded111,415 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 PYX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 111,415 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides getting rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 105,802 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 104,001 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 101,924 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 99,014 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 98,983 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 95,812 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2015 95,806 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 108,000 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Nov 2014 88,768 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres pressure low

front windows tinited

oil level dip stick broken

Pass 8 Nov 2013 103,320 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 89,516 miles

advise rear windows tinted

Fail 29 Oct 2012 89,516 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

advise rear windows tinted

Pass 14 Nov 2011 74,463 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

under tray fitted.

Fail 14 Nov 2011 74,463 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

under tray fitted.

Pass 8 Nov 2010 57,524 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 57,524 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 38,844 miles

play at both sides steering rack

Pass 16 Nov 2008 30,352 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 PYX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PYX, 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 PYX registered?

AO55 PYX is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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