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FE05 RYB

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

145,423 mi
Last recorded145,423 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2012
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 RYB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2012 145,423 miles

tested wet, air bag light on, osr tyre edges low, very slight vibration on both front wheels

Fail 11 Oct 2012 145,391 miles

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

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

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

tested wet, air bag light on,. osf tyre on limit, osr tyre edges low, very slight vibration on both front wheels

Pass 3 Oct 2011 136,581 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 122,495 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 96,542 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 96,539 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 69,801 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 69,799 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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FE05 RYB is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 FE05 RYB, 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 FE05 RYB registered?

FE05 RYB is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is FE05 RYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE05 RYB shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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