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AP05 JRO

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

106,717 mi
Last recorded106,717 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 JRO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2019 106,717 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner and outer brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover and under trays fitted

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 10,265 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit also heavily perished - Recommended replacement. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit also heavily perished - Recommended replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 102,264 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Edges. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Edges. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit also heavily perished - Recommended replacement. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit also heavily perished - Recommended replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Tracking recommended due to tyre edges wearing.

Pass 16 Aug 2017 92,122 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres X4 (4.1.E.1)

exhaust hangers poor condition

slight play detected at both front wheels

Pass 22 Aug 2016 88,010 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2016 88,010 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 84,823 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 80,486 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 71,538 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

windscreen has a stone chip outside of swept area

Pass 20 Jun 2012 63,749 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 57,411 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 49,954 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)

Pass 28 May 2009 39,859 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 31,725 miles

engine cover fitted restricting view of testable components

undertray fitted restricting view of testable components

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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AP05 JRO is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AP05 JRO, 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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AP05 JRO is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 June 2005.

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