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FG55 UPL

2005 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

145,488 mi
Last recorded145,488 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 UPL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 145,488 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 138,827 miles

Exhaust rear box mounting deteriorated

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 131,811 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 125,628 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 119,494 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Fail 17 Jul 2013 119,494 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 113,936 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 108,925 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 108,925 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 25 May 2010 101,398 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 87,089 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 87,089 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 65,935 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 UPL is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UPL, 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 UPL registered?

FG55 UPL is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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