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FJ05 VRP

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,918 mi
Last recorded84,918 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 VRP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2018 84,918 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Strut top bearing semi-seized

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

Offside Rear Body damaged

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 78,047 miles

Front Inner brake discs excessively worn

Nearside Front Outer strut mtg. worn

Rear exhaust mtg. worn

Rear brake discs excessively worn

Fail 7 Apr 2017 78,047 miles

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

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

Front Inner brake discs excessively worn

Nearside Front Outer strut mtg. worn

Rear exhaust mtg. worn

Rear brake discs excessively worn

Pass 3 Mar 2016 72,939 miles

Nearside number plate bulb slightly dim but still lights up the number plate.

Suspension components have some surface corrosion on them

Pass 24 Mar 2015 72,463 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 72,463 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 71,480 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 70,129 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n,s,f inner steering rack ball joint slight play

o,s,f tyre has cut in side wall

Pass 27 Mar 2012 66,770 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 66,770 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 60,896 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 53,231 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 44,058 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2009 44,058 miles

brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 34,318 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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FJ05 VRP is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FJ05 VRP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJ05 VRP registered?

FJ05 VRP is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 April 2005.

Is FJ05 VRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ05 VRP shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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