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FG55 PVL

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

92,836 mi
Last recorded92,836 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 PVL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2015 92,836 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 92,774 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 90,603 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 87,857 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Oct 2012 83,889 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 83,889 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 72,697 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2010 60,994 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 60,994 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 50,647 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 50,647 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Fail 17 Nov 2008 38,832 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 38,832 miles

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

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 PVL is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 PVL, 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 PVL registered?

FG55 PVL is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 November 2005.

Is FG55 PVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG55 PVL shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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