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FL05 DPN

2005 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,880 mi
Last recorded83,880 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 DPN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 83,880 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2018 83,878 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 78,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on edge.

Offside Front Play in inner track rod.

Offside Front Upper Strut bearing noisy when turning.

Offside Front Upper Strut bearing noisy when turning.

Fail 26 Apr 2017 78,268 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on edge.

Offside Front Play in inner track rod.

Offside Front Upper Strut bearing noisy when turning.

Offside Front Upper Strut bearing noisy when turning.

Pass 26 Feb 2016 68,248 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 68,248 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 64,270 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 64,196 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear tyre outer sidewalls deteriorated

Pass 10 Feb 2014 59,686 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Slight binding on both rear brakes!

Pass 9 Feb 2013 51,638 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 51,608 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f top mount bearings stiff to turn replace asap

n/s/r brake binding on slightly

o/s/f top mount bearings stiff to turn replace asap

o/s/r brake binding on slightly

Pass 23 Feb 2012 45,572 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f seat does not tilt

Pass 17 Feb 2011 42,213 miles

n/s/f seat does not tilt

wiper blades starting to split

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 38,207 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 32,616 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 27,847 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2008 27,845 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 26,255 miles

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

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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FL05 DPN is a 2005 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FL05 DPN, 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 FL05 DPN registered?

FL05 DPN is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 April 2005.

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