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FD55 OTM

2005 Renault Megane

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

132,756 mi
Last recorded132,756 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 OTM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 132,756 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 132,752 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 130,396 miles

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

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread crack (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 21 Aug 2017 130,395 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded centre (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 129,321 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 129,320 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 118,989 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 118,989 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 102,978 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Aug 2014 102,978 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 86,757 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2013 86,756 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 70,781 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 57,931 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 57,931 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 40,821 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 40,821 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 27,247 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 18,730 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 OTM is a 2005 Renault Megane in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 OTM, 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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FD55 OTM is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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