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AR05 EBG

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2013
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,207 mi
Last recorded106,207 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2012
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR05 EBG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2012 106,207 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 106,207 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 92,541 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside inner steering rack joint slight play in balljoint

Fail 15 Dec 2011 92,541 miles

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside inner steering rack joint slight play in balljoint

Pass 11 Nov 2011 147,348 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2011 147,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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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AR05 EBG is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AR05 EBG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AR05 EBG registered?

AR05 EBG is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is AR05 EBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR05 EBG shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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