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EA55 OBG

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

67,142 mi
Last recorded67,142 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 OBG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 67,142 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 67,142 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 67,116 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 67,116 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 59,488 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 59,475 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 55,157 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery insecure

front brake discs badly worn and lipped

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge,going out of shape on inner edge,low on tread

o/s/f tyre feathering on edges,low on tread

o/s/r tyre feathering on outer edge

rear brake discs corroding

rear tyres perishing and cracking up

wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked

Fail 18 Feb 2013 55,152 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery insecure

front brake discs badly worn and lipped

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge,going out of shape on inner edge,low on tread

o/s/f tyre feathering on edges,low on tread

o/s/r tyre feathering on outer edge

rear brake discs corroding

rear tyres perishing and cracking up

wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 29 Jan 2012 48,576 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

Slight play in n/s and o/s steering rack track rods

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jan 2012 48,576 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

N/S/F cracked on walls and worn down to 1mm on outer edge

Slight play in n/s and o/s steering rack track rods

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2011 42,044 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 42,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Dec 2009 33,273 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 29,147 miles

n/s wing mirror glass smashed

Fail 27 Oct 2008 28,318 miles

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

n/s/r reverse light inop

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 OBG is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 EA55 OBG, 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 EA55 OBG registered?

EA55 OBG is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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