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EA05 SYF

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,202 mi
Last recorded144,202 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 SYF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 144,202 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 144,202 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 137,411 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 137,411 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 12,986 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2014 126,986 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 May 2013 117,710 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 103,509 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 103,509 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)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 84,728 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 84,687 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 70,090 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 55,098 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 39,977 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 39,977 miles

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

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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EA05 SYF is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EA05 SYF, 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 EA05 SYF registered?

EA05 SYF is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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