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FA05 NVH

2005 Renault Megane

Brown Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,448 mi
Last recorded104,448 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 NVH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 104,448 miles

Front Headlamp lenses have Euro deflector stickers fitted to lenses.

Front Lower Engine under tray insecure.

Lower Exhaust centre pipe rubber mount perished and weak.

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Casing heavily corroded. (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2017 104,443 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported Exhaust box rubber mount has split, using secondary strap to support box. (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp lenses have Euro deflector stickers fitted to lenses.

Front Lower Engine under tray insecure.

Lower Exhaust centre pipe rubber mount perished and weak.

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Casing heavily corroded. (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 97,174 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim nearside front and rear (4.2.A.1a)

both front brake discs corroded and pitted on inner faces

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Fail 2 Sep 2016 97,168 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim nearside front and rear (4.2.A.1a)

both front brake discs corroded and pitted on inner faces

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 4 Sep 2015 88,636 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all shock absorber casings very corroded

centre stop lamp dull

osr tyre bald outer edge

suspension components corroded

wiper blades worn

Fail 2 Sep 2015 88,636 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all shock absorber casings very corroded

centre stop lamp dull

osr tyre bald outer edge

suspension components corroded

wiper blades worn

Pass 9 Aug 2014 78,167 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 69,383 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 63,648 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

injection light on dash board

Fail 7 Aug 2012 63,648 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

injection light on dash board

Pass 13 Aug 2011 55,732 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front brake disc's worn

Fail 12 Aug 2011 55,731 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front brake disc's worn

Pass 25 Aug 2010 42,332 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

front windscreen scratched on nearside

Pass 2 Sep 2009 31,390 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 31,013 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front 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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 24,292 miles

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 NVH is a 2005 Renault Megane in Brown with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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