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FL05 DPX

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,248 mi
Last recorded68,248 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2012
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 DPX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2012 68,248 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 61,672 miles

slight free play in nearside steering arm

Fail 16 Aug 2011 61,672 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

slight free play in nearside steering arm

Pass 26 Jul 2010 55,287 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 50,366 miles

both rear wheels starting to bind

offside wiperblade starting to split still clears the screen o.k

Pass 14 Aug 2008 44,726 miles

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)

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2008 44,705 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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)

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

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

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 DPX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 FL05 DPX, 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 DPX registered?

FL05 DPX is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 March 2005.

Is FL05 DPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL05 DPX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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