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EF05 OEY

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,854 mi
Last recorded126,854 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 OEY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2016 126,854 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2016 126,854 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 907,792 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 112,492 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 99,944 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 83,713 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Aug 2012 66,963 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 66,943 miles

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 May 2011 62,924 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 62,924 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 54,690 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

slight play in rack ends

Pass 6 Dec 2008 43,809 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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EF05 OEY is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EF05 OEY, 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 EF05 OEY registered?

EF05 OEY is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 June 2005.

Is EF05 OEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF05 OEY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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