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FA05 ABO

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,945 mi
Last recorded76,945 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 ABO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 76,945 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play track rod inner joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 5 May 2017 76,945 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play track rod inner joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 3 May 2016 76,582 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 71,582 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 75,056 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 65,877 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 59,388 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

off side front head lamp condensated

off side front head lamp lence cracked

Pass 20 Feb 2012 53,725 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 53,725 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

offside rear lamp damaged.

Fail 15 Feb 2011 49,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 49,818 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 45,806 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 41,602 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

n/s/f tyre wall worn due to kerbing wearing thin

n/s/r brake binding on slightly

o/s/f steering arm slight play

o/s/r brake binding on slightly

Pass 21 Jul 2008 29,211 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 28,984 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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FA05 ABO 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 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 FA05 ABO, 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 FA05 ABO registered?

FA05 ABO is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 July 2005.

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