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ET54 EBU

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

105,298 mi
Last recorded105,298 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET54 EBU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2016 105,298 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Oct 2016 105,298 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 97,496 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 93,830 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 93,830 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 88,383 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

high level brake light not working

rear brake disc's corroded

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 31 Oct 2011 83,398 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

both rear brakes binding slightly

corrosion to rear brake discs

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 31 Oct 2011 83,398 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Inner Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear brakes binding slightly

corrosion to rear brake discs

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 10 Sep 2010 73,930 miles

Nearside front steering arm has slight play

Nearside front top mount has a rough feeling wheel rotated

Nearside rear tyre is starting to wear

Offside front tyre is starting to wear (205/55/16)

Offside rear tyre is starting to wear

both rear brake discs are corroded but not weakend

offside front steering arm has slight play

Fail 8 Sep 2010 73,930 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside front steering arm has slight play

Nearside front top mount has a rough feeling wheel rotated

Nearside rear tyre is starting to wear

Offside front tyre is starting to wear (205/55/16)

Offside rear tyre is starting to wear

both rear brake discs are corroded but not weakend

offside front steering arm has slight play

Pass 19 Aug 2009 64,678 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 43,699 miles

Hi-level Brakelight is not working.

Pass 12 Dec 2007 40,174 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belts n/s/f and o/s/r

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)

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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ET54 EBU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ET54 EBU, 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 ET54 EBU registered?

ET54 EBU is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 February 2005.

Is ET54 EBU safe to buy?

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