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FG55 UNX

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

114,168 mi
Last recorded114,168 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2016 114,168 miles

Both front tyres worn on the inner edge

Engine covers & under shields fitted not allowing full inspection

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

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

Play in n/s/f inner tie rod

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

n/s/f tyre outer wall slightly damaged

Fail 1 Sep 2016 114,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Both front tyres worn on the inner edge

Engine covers & under shields fitted not allowing full inspection

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

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

Play in n/s/f inner tie rod

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

n/s/f tyre outer wall slightly damaged

Pass 25 Jul 2015 104,351 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 104,351 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 100,185 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 100,183 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 94,257 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 90,365 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 84,066 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2011 84,066 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2010 77,944 miles

all coil springs complete

engine cover fitted unable asses fully

front brake discs slightly pitted and worn

handbrake slight travel

offside front and nearside front steering rack arms have slight play

rear brake discs slightly pitted

rear inner brake pads seem low but unable asses fully due to callipers

rear wiper split

unable asses A B S pump due to covers

under tray fitted under engine bay and steering rack unable asses

Fail 17 Apr 2010 77,944 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

all coil springs complete

engine cover fitted unable asses fully

front brake discs slightly pitted and worn

handbrake slight travel

offside front and nearside front steering rack arms have slight play

rear brake discs slightly pitted

rear inner brake pads seem low but unable asses fully due to callipers

rear wiper split

unable asses A B S pump due to covers

under tray fitted under engine bay and steering rack unable asses

Fail 22 Oct 2008 50,403 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 50,403 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 UNX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 UNX, 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 UNX is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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