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FA05 KRF

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

61,091 mi
Last recorded61,091 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2012
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 KRF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2012 61,091 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front steering arm has slight play

Fail 13 Jun 2012 61,091 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front steering arm has slight play

Pass 14 Jun 2011 54,777 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer and inner edge

Fail 9 Jun 2011 54,775 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer and inner edge

Pass 16 Jun 2010 49,250 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 41,506 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 38,044 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 May 2008 38,044 miles

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

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 KRF is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 KRF, 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 KRF registered?

FA05 KRF is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 August 2005.

Is FA05 KRF safe to buy?

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