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FA05 NJV

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,705 mi
Last recorded74,705 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 NJV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 74,705 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s + o/s (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s + o/s (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 74,703 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s + o/s (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s + o/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 70,885 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Both inners slight (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 66,324 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 61,536 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 57,660 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Aug 2013 57,660 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Jul 2013 57,514 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 52,960 miles

air bag light on.

Fail 13 Aug 2012 52,960 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag light on.

Fail 31 May 2012 51,507 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 43,587 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 43,587 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010
Pass 28 Jul 2009 22,575 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 12,162 miles

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 NJV is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey 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 NJV, 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 NJV registered?

FA05 NJV is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 August 2005.

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