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FA05 OAY

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

43,227 mi
Last recorded43,227 miles
Recorded on13 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 OAY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2021 43,227 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH BECOMING HAZY (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2021 43,226 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH BECOMING HAZY (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 42,645 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 42,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 41,727 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Poor beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 773,041 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to check bear`g (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Poor beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 39,099 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 18 Jul 2017 39,097 miles

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

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

Offside Rear Tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Pass 28 Jul 2016 35,896 miles

All brake discs corroding

E.M.L on

Front tyres wearing on edges

Knocking noise from Steering Rack

N/SF Top Strut bearing noisy

N/SR tyre cracking and getting low

Pass 4 Aug 2015 32,632 miles

cam shaft end caps leaking slightly

e,m,l on

o/s/r tyre close to limit

rear coil springs corroding

Pass 31 Jul 2014 28,816 miles

e.m.l on

o/s/f tyre cracking and wearing on outer edge slightly

o/s/r tyre cracking and getting low

slight noise from o/s/f strut top

Pass 25 Jul 2013 24,301 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 25 Jul 2013 24,299 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine management light on

Pass 23 Jul 2012 19,219 miles

all discs corroding

front pads low

front tyres getting low and scuffed

o/s/r tyre getting low, worn on edges and has various cuts in tread

play in steering rack

Fail 23 Jul 2012 19,219 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all discs corroding

front pads low

front tyres getting low and scuffed

o/s/r tyre getting low, worn on edges and has various cuts in tread

play in steering rack

Pass 26 Jul 2011 13,889 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 13,889 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 8,118 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 2,385 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 2,385 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 31,035 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges / covers fitted under car

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 OAY is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OAY, 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 OAY registered?

FA05 OAY is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 August 2005.

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