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FG55 RZJ

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

99,646 mi
Last recorded99,646 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 RZJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2017 99,646 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Damage to windscreen but not affecting driver's view of the road

Exhaust rubbers worn

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

Nearside wiper split but still clearing screen

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

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded and has slight leak

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 93,045 miles

front tyres worn on edges

o/s rear tyre worn on edge

rear brake binding slightly

rear brake pads low ( only just legal )

rear shockers corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2015 87,093 miles

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

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

rear shockers corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2015 87,093 miles

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

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

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

rear shockers corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2014 78,330 miles

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

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 78,330 miles

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

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Dec 2012 68,811 miles

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

o/s rear tyre under inflated

Pass 29 Dec 2012 68,811 miles

o/s rear tyre under inflated

Pass 7 Jan 2012 58,069 miles

chip on screen

Pass 7 Jan 2011 46,781 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 38,468 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 31,216 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 31,216 miles

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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 RZJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,783cc 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 RZJ, 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 RZJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 November 2005.

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