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FJ55 YPR

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

76,161 mi
Last recorded76,161 miles
Recorded on24 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ55 YPR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2022 76,161 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 72,805 miles

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 16 Dec 2019 72,265 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 9 Jan 2019 67,834 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 67,834 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm INSIDE IS BALD - 205/50R17 EL (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9 mm ON INSIDE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) LOTS OF PLAY ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) LOTS OF PLAY ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear TYRE OUTER WALL IS PERISHED

SERVICE SPANNER WARNING LIGHT IS FLASHING ?

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Dec 2017 64,115 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Dec 2017 64,115 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Nov 2016 58,365 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake (3.7.B.5b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Nov 2016 58,362 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake (3.7.B.5b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Aug 2015 51,846 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 47,588 miles

slight free play in nearside steering tie rod end

Fail 4 Aug 2014 47,554 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

slight free play in nearside steering tie rod end

Pass 5 Aug 2013 43,891 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 37,924 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 27,213 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 24,110 miles

rear b/discs very rusty

Pass 13 Nov 2009 18,560 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Nov 2009 18,560 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 12,522 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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FJ55 YPR is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FJ55 YPR, 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 FJ55 YPR registered?

FJ55 YPR is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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