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EO05 RKA

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,167 mi
Last recorded133,167 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO05 RKA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 133,167 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 124,217 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 124,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 114,966 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 114,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 105,588 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 95,561 miles

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

n/s/r seat belt not checked, child seat fitted

Fail 18 Aug 2017 95,545 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r seat belt not checked, child seat fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2016 85,854 miles

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

n/s/r seat belt not checked, child seat fitted

o/s/f tyre perished

Fail 18 Aug 2016 85,846 miles

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

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

n/s/r seat belt not checked, child seat fitted

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 25 Aug 2015 78,099 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 71,164 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear brake disc pitted

nearside rear tyre worn on both edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear brake disc pitted

Fail 27 Aug 2014 71,155 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear brake disc pitted

nearside rear tyre worn on both edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear brake disc pitted

Pass 28 Aug 2013 65,229 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2012 57,116 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 57,116 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 46,760 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 44,158 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2011 44,158 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 37,159 miles

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 30,201 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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EO05 RKA is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 EO05 RKA, 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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EO05 RKA is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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