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AO55 ZGR

2005 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,360 mi
Last recorded106,360 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 ZGR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2019 106,360 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2019 106,360 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 101,800 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 101,799 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached and not working (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose damaged and likely to fail both rear bezels corroded by axle as marked (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2017 100,361 miles

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

nearside wing mirror glass smashed

Fail 10 Aug 2017 100,361 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

nearside wing mirror glass smashed

Pass 18 Jul 2016 95,492 miles

Wear/movement in O/S inner steering rack joint

Fail 12 Jul 2016 95,488 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

Wear/movement in O/S inner steering rack joint

Pass 2 Jul 2015 88,824 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 88,824 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 83,231 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight pitting to rear discs

Fail 7 Jul 2014 83,231 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight pitting to rear discs

Pass 28 Nov 2013 80,946 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 80,945 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 75,346 miles

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

hand brake hi in car

Pass 26 Sep 2011 71,856 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 71,856 miles

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

ADVISE O/S/F +N/S/R +O/S/R TYRES LOW ON TREAD 205/55/16

Pass 14 Sep 2010

Both rear tyres on 2mm tread depth

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 62,995 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 57,912 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 ZGR is a 2005 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 ZGR, 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 ZGR is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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