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AP05 OHC

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

113,605 mi
Last recorded113,605 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 OHC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 113,605 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met - 19% - OS low reading

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Fail 2 May 2019 113,531 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met - 19% - OS low reading

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Pass 27 Apr 2018 103,141 miles

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

Nearside Front slight movement in inner steering joint

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged slightly insecure ()

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded

Offside Front mirror slightly insecure

Oil leak ()

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2018 103,139 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front slight movement in inner steering joint

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged slightly insecure ()

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded

Offside Front mirror slightly insecure

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 93,890 miles

Brake pipes corroding in places

oil leak

some wear in both inner steering rack joints

Fail 18 Apr 2017 93,890 miles

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

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

Brake pipes corroding in places

oil leak

some wear in both inner steering rack joints

Pass 19 Apr 2016 84,510 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight wear in both inner steering rack joints

brake pipes corroding in places

Fail 19 Apr 2016 84,510 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight wear in both inner steering rack joints

brake pipes corroding in places

Pass 13 May 2015 69,769 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 64,788 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 56,861 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 56,861 miles

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

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

rear discs in very poor condition

Pass 8 May 2012 47,873 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 41,642 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 41,642 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 40,275 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Disc's pitted to Inner edge

Pass 27 Oct 2009 30,091 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 21,568 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 11,042 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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AP05 OHC is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OHC, 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 OHC is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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