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EK55 OTA

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

62,307 mi
Last recorded62,307 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 OTA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 62,307 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 47,588 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 40,108 miles

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

Nearside front tyre perished and splitting.

Slight play in nearside front inner track rod ball joint

Fail 16 Sep 2015 40,108 miles

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

Nearside front tyre perished and splitting.

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

Slight play in nearside front inner track rod ball joint

Pass 2 Oct 2014 36,467 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre starting to perish

Pass 7 Oct 2013 32,902 miles

em lamp on

os cv boot leaking grease

Pass 26 Sep 2012 30,201 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Sep 2011 26,030 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 21,120 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Sep 2009 17,321 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Sep 2008 13,420 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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EK55 OTA is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EK55 OTA, 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 EK55 OTA registered?

EK55 OTA is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 September 2005.

Is EK55 OTA safe to buy?

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