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AO55 PYZ

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

115,065 mi
Last recorded115,065 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 PYZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 115,065 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 103,569 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 96,700 miles

Offside Front Outer CV gaiter slightly adrift

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 96,662 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer CV gaiter slightly adrift

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 89,271 miles

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight play in n/side inner steering rack

Pass 12 Feb 2016 74,002 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering rack worn on the nearside

Fail 8 Feb 2016 73,949 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front inner wing trim damaged - not fouling on the tyre

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside steering rack inner joint slightly worn

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 68,407 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 68,407 miles

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

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 5 Feb 2014 61,071 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 61,068 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)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 53,764 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 53,764 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 48,116 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 37,564 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 28,789 miles

slight play steering arms

Pass 8 Oct 2008 17,766 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 PYZ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PYZ, 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 PYZ registered?

AO55 PYZ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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