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FB06 PCU

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

226,323 mi
Last recorded226,323 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB06 PCU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 226,323 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm, 195/65R15.91T (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm, 195/65R15.91T (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 226,321 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen wrong side (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working interference with brake and side light (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel Both (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm,195/65R15.91T (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm, 195/65R15.91T (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 216,325 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Fail 19 Jun 2017 216,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine cover and undertray fitted

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 204,478 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 193,744 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 193,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear wiper split

Pass 8 Jul 2014 181,661 miles

Accelerator pedal rubber missing

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2014 181,017 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Accelerator pedal rubber missing

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FB06 PCU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FB06 PCU, 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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FB06 PCU is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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