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AP54 RYX

2005 Renault Megane

Gold Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

86,429 mi
Last recorded86,429 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 RYX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2016 86,429 miles

All brake discs slightly worn / pitted

Engine management light is on indicating a fault

N/s front inner rack joint has slight play

O/s front inner rack joint has slight play

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2016 86,426 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

All brake discs slightly worn / pitted

Engine management light is on indicating a fault

N/s front inner rack joint has slight play

O/s front inner rack joint has slight play

Pass 11 Jun 2015 83,027 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 80,937 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 78,052 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 78,027 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 71,528 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 71,528 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 63,643 miles

Some movement o/s steering arm.

Some wear to front brake discs.

Fail 4 Jul 2011 63,463 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Some movement o/s steering arm.

Some wear to front brake discs.

Fail 30 Jul 2010 48,746 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 48,746 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 41,471 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 41,445 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 37,659 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

pads look like they are starting to get low

Fail 22 May 2009 37,659 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

pads look like they are starting to get low

Pass 8 Jan 2008 29,299 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2008 29,272 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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AP54 RYX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 AP54 RYX, 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 AP54 RYX registered?

AP54 RYX is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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