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FG55 PVY

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

124,438 mi
Last recorded124,438 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 PVY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 124,438 miles

Exhaust condition

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shock and top mounts play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Handbrake slow

Rear Both shocks corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2020 124,438 miles

Nearside Handbrake slow

Rear Both shocks corroded

Exhaust condition

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shock and top mounts play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 123,903 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 122,880 miles

Handbrake low

Pass 30 Oct 2017 119,534 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r exhaust braket broken

Fail 24 Oct 2017 119,513 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 4 Oct 2016 115,950 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 115,950 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 112,040 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 112,040 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 108,640 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge and on legal limit.

Fail 14 Oct 2014 108,635 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge and on legal limit.

Pass 4 Oct 2013 104,585 miles

n/s rear brake pipe corroded

o/s fromt to rear brake pipe corroded at rear

Fail 4 Oct 2013 104,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s rear brake binding

n/s rear brake pipe corroded

o/s fromt to rear brake pipe corroded at rear

Pass 5 Oct 2012 101,012 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 101,012 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 100,882 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 100,882 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 98,174 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 98,174 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 79,032 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 57,211 miles

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

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 PVY is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 PVY, 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 PVY is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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