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FG55 OEW

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

52,584 mi
Last recorded52,584 miles
Recorded on2 May 2014
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 OEW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2014 52,584 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 2 May 2014 52,584 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 46,980 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly.

Fail 1 Feb 2013 46,980 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly.

Rear tyre sidewalls getting perished.

Pass 23 May 2011 39,228 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 31,591 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2009 31,591 miles

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

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

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

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 OEW is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FG55 OEW, 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 OEW registered?

FG55 OEW is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 October 2005.

Is FG55 OEW safe to buy?

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