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FG55 PVU

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

83,351 mi
Last recorded83,351 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 PVU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 83,351 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 83,351 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH FRONTS (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 71,075 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle body damaged but has not sharp aged, nearside rear

Fail 3 Oct 2018 70,756 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle body damaged but has not sharp aged, nearside rear

Pass 28 Sep 2017 61,923 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 61,919 miles

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)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 55,989 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

parking brake efficiency just met the requirement, which is 17% no locks out

vehicle body damaged, nearside

Fail 28 Sep 2016 55,989 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

parking brake efficiency just met the requirement, which is 17% no locks out

vehicle body damaged, nearside

Pass 2 Oct 2015 45,920 miles

Body damage near side

Both front tyres worn on inside and outside edges

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

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

Under trays and engine covers fitted some testable items can not be seen

Fail 30 Sep 2015 45,920 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Body damage near side

Both front tyres worn on inside and outside edges

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

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

Under trays and engine covers fitted some testable items can not be seen

Pass 27 Mar 2014 39,732 miles

Advise uneven wear on all four tyres.

Fail 27 Mar 2014 39,732 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Advise uneven wear on all four tyres.

Pass 9 Apr 2013 33,341 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 33,341 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discworn and lip

offside front steering arm has play

rear brake disc badly score and worn

rear brake pad low

Pass 31 Mar 2012 27,233 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres perishing slightly

Pass 31 Mar 2011 20,874 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 16,502 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 13,664 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 PVU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 PVU, 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 PVU registered?

FG55 PVU is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 October 2005.

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