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EP05 TAV

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

95,744 mi
Last recorded95,744 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP05 TAV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2020 95,744 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2019 89,854 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 81,238 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 13 May 2017 72,401 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 65,587 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

oil leak

Fail 7 May 2016 65,587 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides, excessively worn (3.5.1i)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

oil leak

Pass 2 May 2015 59,580 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front top suspension mounting - bearing stiff / occasional clunking noise

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2014 55,747 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2013 48,459 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2013 48,459 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 41,753 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 35,284 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 29,393 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 23,587 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 17,647 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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EP05 TAV is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EP05 TAV, 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 EP05 TAV registered?

EP05 TAV is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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