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FD55 OSB

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,599 mi
Last recorded115,599 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 OSB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 115,599 miles

Front Number Plate damaged

slight play detected in inner rack

Fail 22 Nov 2017 115,599 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Number Plate damaged

slight play detected in inner rack

Pass 23 Nov 2016 106,130 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view glass cracked (8.1.2a)

engine cover and undertrays fitted

osr outer bead off alloy wheel damaged

Fail 23 Nov 2016 106,129 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view glass cracked (8.1.2a)

engine cover and undertrays fitted

osr outer bead off alloy wheel damaged

Pass 3 Nov 2015 98,191 miles

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

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

drivers side front top mount partially siezed

Fail 3 Nov 2015 98,191 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

drivers side front top mount partially siezed

Pass 7 Nov 2014 89,224 miles

Front Number plate damaged

Fail 7 Nov 2014 89,224 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Number plate damaged

Pass 10 Oct 2013 78,980 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 78,980 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 72,416 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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 3 Nov 2011 65,566 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front brake pads and discs worn

Pass 3 Nov 2011 65,566 miles

front brake pads and discs worn

Pass 25 Oct 2010 57,360 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 49,422 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 37,247 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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FD55 OSB is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,998cc 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 FD55 OSB, 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 FD55 OSB registered?

FD55 OSB is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 December 2005.

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