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FG55 XXY

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,720 mi
Last recorded77,720 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 XXY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2017 77,720 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2016 67,444 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 57,371 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 57,371 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 54,230 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 27 Nov 2014 54,228 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 50,364 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Dec 2013 50,357 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 44,280 miles

tyre pressure sensors faulty

Pass 26 Nov 2011 39,083 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 32,121 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 26,035 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 15 Dec 2009 26,032 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 19,210 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 XXY is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XXY, 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 XXY registered?

FG55 XXY is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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