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FG55 PVJ

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

105,298 mi
Last recorded105,298 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2018 105,298 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2018 105,295 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 103,081 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 95,479 miles

Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 88,636 miles

rear shocks outer body slightly corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2015 78,886 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 69,026 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 69,020 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 58,363 miles

front tyre tread depths low on edges

nearside and offside steering rack inner ball joints worn

Fail 26 Oct 2012 58,362 miles

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

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

front tyre tread depths low on edges

nearside and offside steering rack inner ball joints worn

Pass 2 Nov 2011 46,577 miles

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

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

play in nearside and offside steering rack inner ball joints

Pass 21 Oct 2010 36,859 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

rear tyres slightly perished

slight play in steering rack inner joints on nearside and offside

Fail 21 Oct 2010 36,857 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside rear brake binding slightly

rear tyres slightly perished

slight play in steering rack inner joints on nearside and offside

Pass 13 Nov 2009 29,335 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 22,107 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres getting low on tread

slight play osf wheel

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 PVJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PVJ, 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 PVJ registered?

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

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