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EF55 NRO

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

118,059 mi
Last recorded118,059 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 NRO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 118,059 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear beam axle front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose interior mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Heavy oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 20 Aug 2024 118,059 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit secured (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective centre mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and offside [adjusted] (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear beam axle front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose interior mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour 501as fitted [lens cover missing] (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Heavy oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Aug 2023 112,688 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 112,688 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working 501 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 107,766 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 107,747 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 102,259 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 98,675 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 98,675 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 89,618 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 89,618 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 78,287 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 25 Jul 2017 67,802 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 67,802 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 57,448 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Aug 2015 50,458 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 50,458 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 44,968 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 44,968 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 38,548 miles

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

offside rear tyre is cracking

Fail 10 Aug 2013 38,548 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

offside rear tyre is cracking

Pass 13 Aug 2012 32,478 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 26,343 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 25,728 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 25,728 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 20,940 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 20,940 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 15,886 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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EF55 NRO is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 EF55 NRO, 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 EF55 NRO registered?

EF55 NRO is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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