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AU55 PFY

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,122 mi
Last recorded77,122 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 PFY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 77,122 miles

Damp area on bottom of fuel tank.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside front suspension is visually out of alignment.

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Spare (steel) wheel fitted to offside rear at time of test.

Fail 12 Aug 2016 77,122 miles

Damp area on bottom of fuel tank.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front suspension is visually out of alignment.

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Spare (steel) wheel fitted to offside rear at time of test.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 72,662 miles

Nearside Front Roadwheel is steel spare at time of test

Pass 24 Jun 2014 67,159 miles

Both rear inner wheel rims slightly bent.

Offside front outer wheel rim slightly bent.

Pass 20 Jun 2013 61,032 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 61,032 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 52,098 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s mirrow cracked

rear discs worn

Pass 7 Dec 2010 41,050 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 41,050 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 29,920 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 28,748 miles

Slight play in n/s/f steering knucle joint

Pass 22 Aug 2008 20,654 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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AU55 PFY is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AU55 PFY, 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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AU55 PFY is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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