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FG55 OEL

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

53,229 mi
Last recorded53,229 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 OEL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 53,229 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 45,712 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Sep 2016 40,181 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 40,179 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 31,277 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES STARTING TO CRACK IN TREADS

REAR TYRES CRACKING IN TREADS

Pass 1 Oct 2014 22,872 miles

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

both front tyres starting to crack in treads

n/s/r tyre srarting to crack in treads

Fail 30 Sep 2014 22,870 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

both front tyres starting to crack in treads

n/s/r tyre srarting to crack in treads

Pass 24 Sep 2013 12,639 miles

o/side rear brake discs worn

Pass 4 Oct 2012 89,978 miles

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

b oth rear brake discs worn

both front brake discs worn

Pass 26 Sep 2011 75,594 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 60,100 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 46,435 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 34,426 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

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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 OEL is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OEL, 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 FG55 OEL registered?

FG55 OEL is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 October 2005.

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