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AO55 SZL

2005 Renault Megane

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

90,824 mi
Last recorded90,824 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 SZL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2015 90,824 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front steering rack end slight play

offside front steering rack end slight play

Fail 19 Feb 2015 90,824 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front steering rack end slight play

offside front steering rack end slight play

Pass 20 Dec 2013 84,617 miles

centre exhaust rubber broken

Nearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2012 77,012 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 77,012 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 70,185 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 56,464 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 47,895 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 47,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

front tyres worn inside edge

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 1 Dec 2008 38,373 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 38,373 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 SZL is a 2005 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 SZL, 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 SZL registered?

AO55 SZL is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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The MOT history for AO55 SZL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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