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EA55 OCU

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

110,279 mi
Last recorded110,279 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 OCU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 110,279 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 13 Dec 2016 110,279 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' air fresheners on rear view mirror (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 94,416 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)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 94,416 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Fail 14 Nov 2015 94,207 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 88,094 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2014 87,987 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 84,864 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 82,096 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 73,824 miles

Both front tyres are worn close to the legal limit and are bald on the inner tread edges.Tyre size 195/65x15T.

Wheel alignment check advised.

Fail 28 Nov 2011 73,824 miles

Both front tyres are worn close to the legal limit and are bald on the inner tread edges.Tyre size 195/65x15T.

Wheel alignment check advised.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 55,639 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 37,862 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 23,128 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 OCU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 OCU, 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 OCU is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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