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EA55 OBD

2005 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,769 mi
Last recorded74,769 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 OBD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 74,769 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Both front tyres wearing and cracking on edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Jun 2018 74,768 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Low reading (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Both front tyres wearing and cracking on edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Jun 2018 74,766 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing and cracking on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 May 2018 74,766 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Both front tyres wearing and cracking on edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also cracking and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 73,472 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 68,452 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 68,452 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 61,198 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 51,476 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 43,018 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 34,396 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 26,293 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 19,142 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 15,924 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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EA55 OBD is a 2005 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EA55 OBD, 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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EA55 OBD is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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