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AO55 XTA

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,510 mi
Last recorded105,510 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 XTA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 105,510 miles

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

slight play on both lower balljoints

Fail 7 Jul 2016 105,506 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

slight play on both lower balljoints

Pass 26 May 2015 90,717 miles

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

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

osf tyre wearing both edges

Pass 24 May 2014 75,985 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front top shock absorber mount bearing rough

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 17 May 2014 75,727 miles

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

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

offside front top shock absorber mount bearing rough

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 29 May 2013 69,504 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 May 2013 69,504 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 May 2012 63,623 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2012 63,623 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 59,899 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 56,006 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 29 May 2010 55,945 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 4 Jun 2009 51,815 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 51,815 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 25,070 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 XTA is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XTA, 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 XTA registered?

AO55 XTA is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 December 2005.

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