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FG55 PTU

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

107,220 mi
Last recorded107,220 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 PTU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 107,220 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 11 Nov 2016 107,148 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 92,022 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 78,020 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 8 Sep 2014 78,020 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 56,017 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery clamp is loose but battery is secure

front washers are poor

front wiper blades judder

near/side/rear tyre is on 2mm tread and has cut to the tread

off/side/front seat back release does not work

off/side/front seat belt is slow to retract

off/side/rear tyre has cuts to the tread

play in near/side steering arm

rear shock absorbers are corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2013 56,017 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery clamp is loose but battery is secure

front washers are poor

front wiper blades judder

near/side/rear indicator is faded

near/side/rear tyre is on 2mm tread and has cut to the tread

off/side/front seat back release does not work

off/side/front seat belt is slow to retract

off/side/rear tyre has cuts to the tread

play in near/side steering arm

rear brakes are imbalnced 22%

rear shock absorbers are corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2011 40,939 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter missing (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 40,939 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 33,068 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 33,068 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 27,920 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 27,905 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 PTU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 PTU, 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 PTU registered?

FG55 PTU is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 October 2005.

Is FG55 PTU safe to buy?

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