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FG05 OBC

2005 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

162,511 mi
Last recorded162,511 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 OBC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2014 162,511 miles

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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 151,792 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 151,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 May 2012 137,817 miles

Both steering rack inner jonts slight play

Pass 5 May 2011 128,087 miles

front brake pads worn thin

rear inner brake pads wearing slightly thin

slight play in steering rack on both sides

Fail 5 May 2011 128,087 miles

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

front brake pads worn thin

rear inner brake pads wearing slightly thin

slight play in steering rack on both sides

Pass 10 Mar 2010 113,859 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 102,743 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 102,743 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 89,848 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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FG05 OBC is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FG05 OBC, 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 FG05 OBC registered?

FG05 OBC is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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