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FA05 OHT

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,931 mi
Last recorded122,931 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 OHT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 122,931 miles

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

Oil leak ()

emision requirements at limit.

Fail 22 Jun 2017 122,931 miles

Central Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement stabiliser (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak ()

emision requirements at limit.

Pass 6 Apr 2016 105,091 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2016 105,091 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 88,774 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall severely damaged

Pass 6 Mar 2014 69,925 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

offside rear tyre worn low

Pass 28 Feb 2013 49,617 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 49,617 miles

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

Airbag fault warning light on.

Minor play in offside end of steering rack.

Pass 16 Feb 2012 28,626 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2012 28,626 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 25,849 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 19,609 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 19,609 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 15,173 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 14,759 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 14,746 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 OHT is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OHT, 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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FA05 OHT is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 August 2005.

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