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AO55 SZP

2005 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

143,656 mi
Last recorded143,656 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 143,656 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 143,655 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 139,259 miles

Nearside Front Slight play steering rack end

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 136,153 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 124,934 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 124,934 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 112,975 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2016 112,975 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear end bush split (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 100,398 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 81,309 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Nov 2014 81,309 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 63,038 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 63,038 miles

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

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

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 58,343 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 50,545 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 43,370 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 34,274 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 26,174 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 SZP is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SZP, 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 SZP is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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