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FG55 PVD

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

88,821 mi
Last recorded88,821 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 88,821 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play O/S and N/S inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 71,743 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Aug 2017 65,895 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 65,895 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn noisey when on lock (2.5.C.1b)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly missing (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 62,384 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 58,496 miles

Nearside Front wheel slight play decteded

Fail 3 Feb 2016 58,495 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel slight play decteded

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 54,287 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 49,009 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 44,713 miles

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

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

slight play at offside front wheel

Pass 8 Feb 2013 44,713 miles

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

slight play at offside front wheel

Pass 10 Feb 2012 39,918 miles

slight play at offside front wheel

Fail 10 Feb 2012 39,918 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

slight play at offside front wheel

Pass 8 Feb 2011 33,013 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 26,737 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)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 21,429 miles

offside steering arm has slight movement at its fixings

Fail 29 Sep 2008 18,744 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 18,744 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 PVD is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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