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2005 RENAULT MEGANE
General Information
- Registration SW55AXD
- Manufacturer RENAULT
- Model MEGANE
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1998cc
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- Expired 09 Jun 2026
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 125,222 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Oil leak ()
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipe into caliper (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipe into caliper (3.6.B.2c)
- Front slam panel corroded
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
13 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 110,842 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- rearmost exhaust mountings deteiorated
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at trailing arm (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose at offside (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
16 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 95,558 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
15 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 95,558 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak
- nearside inner steering joint has play
3 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 78,501 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
26 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 78,501 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
19 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 75,941 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
30 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 75,926 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c) Dangerous
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
10 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 70,704 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
26 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 62,897 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2012 9 Jun 202618 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 62,840 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
14 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 55,438 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2011 9 Jun 20266 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 55,438 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
17 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 46,497 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
17 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 46,497 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
17 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 33,703 MI
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SW55AXD was registered on 2005-11-29
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