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SW55AVM
2005 RENAULT MEGANE
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration SW55AVM
- Manufacturer RENAULT
- Model MEGANE
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
12
Passes
9
Failures
57.14%
Pass Rate
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84 Total Defects Recorded
5 May 2020
Pass
Mileage: 103,006 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
4 May 2020
Fail
Mileage: 103,006 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
18 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 98,645 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
8 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 98,645 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
13 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 91,673 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
12 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 91,631 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
21 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 82,736 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front seat back rest wont tilt
- engine management light staying on
- corrosion on n/s rear shocker casing
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
14 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 82,609 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front seat back rest wont tilt
- Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- corrosion and wear on all brake discs
- corrosion on n/s rear shocker casing
- engine management light staying on
21 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 71,653 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexie pipe metal (3.6.B.2c)
5 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 64,673 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2016 9 Jun 202627 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 61,460 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2015 9 Jun 202621 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 61,460 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- 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)
4 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 53,261 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- 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)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
4 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 53,261 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
30 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 43,682 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2013 9 Jun 202628 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 43,682 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
14 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 37,667 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2012 9 Jun 202615 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 31,828 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2011 9 Jun 202612 Feb 2010
Fail
Mileage: 31,828 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
26 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 24,191 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2009 9 Jun 202625 Nov 2008
Fail
Mileage: 24,191 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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SW55AVM was registered on 2005-11-28
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