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AU55 PNE

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

100,893 mi
Last recorded100,893 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 PNE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 100,893 miles

1. Slight damage to windscreen. 2. Both rear tyres near legal limits and is becoming perished.

3. Both front tyres wearing on edges. 4. Slight play in offside of steering rack.

5. Slight play in nearside of steering rack.

Fail 17 May 2017 100,597 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

1. Slight damage to windscreen. 2. Both rear tyres near legal limits and is becoming perished.

3. Both front tyres wearing on edges. 4. Slight play in offside of steering rack.

Pass 2 Nov 2015 85,631 miles

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

Fail 30 Oct 2015 85,624 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

Pass 19 Nov 2014 77,181 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Nov 2014 77,181 miles

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

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

Engine management light on.

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 63,875 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Jun 2013 63,875 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jun 2012 53,876 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 44,536 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 44,536 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2010 40,006 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 40,006 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 31,681 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 31,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 May 2008 23,576 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obstructing view of some testable components.

Engine undertray fitted obstructing view of some 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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AU55 PNE is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 AU55 PNE, 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 AU55 PNE registered?

AU55 PNE is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 September 2005.

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