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FG55 YJP

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

76,210 mi
Last recorded76,210 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 YJP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 76,210 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective both hangers (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Oct 2020 76,200 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective both hangers (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Oct 2019 75,982 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 75,802 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 74,860 miles

Central Rear Top brake light not working

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Fail 23 Oct 2017 74,860 miles

Central Rear Top brake light not working

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 17 Oct 2016 72,456 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

engine management light on

Fail 13 Oct 2016 72,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp brighter than the nearside bulb (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

engine management light on

Pass 26 Oct 2015 68,535 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front brake discs lipped and worn

rear brake pipes corroded

rear discs pitted and badly worn

Fail 24 Oct 2015 68,511 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

front brake discs lipped and worn

rear brake pipes corroded

rear discs pitted and badly worn

Pass 24 Oct 2014 65,102 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 65,097 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 61,091 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 57,401 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2011 54,284 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 51,921 miles

Handbrake lever handle slightly loose

Slight free play at nearside steering track arm

Fail 25 Oct 2010 51,921 miles

Handbrake lever handle slightly loose

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

Slight free play at nearside steering track arm

Pass 10 Oct 2009 46,230 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 46,230 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 37,713 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 YJP is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YJP, 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 YJP is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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