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FL05 EYF

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

102,436 mi
Last recorded102,436 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 EYF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 102,436 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint both (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 May 2015 95,882 miles

steering rack insecure.

Fail 26 May 2015 95,882 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

steering rack insecure.

Pass 14 Mar 2014 85,546 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 85,546 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2013 72,982 miles

engine oil leak

nearside front steering rack arm inner slight play

nearside front wing mirror glass cracked

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Fail 26 Feb 2013 72,974 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

engine oil leak

nearside front steering rack arm inner slight play

nearside front wing mirror glass cracked

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 28 Feb 2012 57,410 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2010 47,750 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 36,121 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 30,103 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 30,097 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 23,866 miles

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

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

rear brake disc's corrodeing

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 EYF is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EYF, 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 EYF registered?

FL05 EYF is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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The MOT history for FL05 EYF shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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