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FG55 NTJ

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

101,462 mi
Last recorded101,462 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 NTJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 101,462 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers and vehicle undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Nov 2018 101,462 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers and vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2017 88,755 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 84,871 miles

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

permissible wear in suspension components

Fail 11 Nov 2016 84,800 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering system excessively tight mac strut bearing (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Upper Steering system excessively tight mac strut bearing (2.2.D.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) over 20 mm (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 80,643 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough Both side front (2.2.D.1)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner rim damaged

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 10 Nov 2015 80,643 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Inner Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Front Steering system slightly rough Both side front (2.2.D.1)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner rim damaged

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 17 Nov 2014 75,181 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 69,407 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 63,516 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 56,919 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 46,269 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 42,528 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 31,269 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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FG55 NTJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 FG55 NTJ, 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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FG55 NTJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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