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FL55 MYF

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

102,518 mi
Last recorded102,518 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 MYF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 102,518 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2017 102,428 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 96,788 miles

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

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

under trays fitted underbody

Fail 23 Jun 2016 96,788 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

under trays fitted underbody

Pass 16 Jul 2015 91,399 miles

battery loose, however not likely to fall out of place or cause any danger at all

Pass 24 Mar 2014 88,828 miles

Nearside rear roadwheel inner bead rim slightly distorted

Noises from lower steering column/steering rack vicinity no play detected at steering wheel.Slight play in inner track bar knuckles

Offside rear tyre outer wall repaired

Oil leak under car

Rear brake discs inner faces slightly pitted

Fail 10 Mar 2014 88,828 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear roadwheel inner bead rim slightly distorted

Offside rear tyre outer wall repaired

Oil leak under car

Rear brake discs inner faces slightly pitted

Nearside front tyre pressure low

Pass 29 Jan 2013 87,508 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside steering track bar inner knuckle has slight play

Offside rear brake disc inner face poor

Offside steering track bar inner knuckle slight play

Oil leak stains under car

Fail 29 Jan 2013 87,508 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside steering track bar inner knuckle has slight play

Offside rear brake disc inner face poor

Offside steering track bar inner knuckle slight play

Oil leak stains under car

Pass 20 Dec 2011 81,713 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 81,713 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Oil leak stains under engine area

Slight play in nearside steering track bar inner knuckle

Slight play in offside steering track bar inner knuckle

Unable to open rear tailgate (gained access through rear seats)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 75,709 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 75,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak stains on engine undertray

Slight play in nearside track bar knuckle joint

Pass 22 Oct 2009 64,429 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 64,429 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Both rear tyre treads approaching wear limit

Oil leak stains on engine undertray

Slight play in both front track bar end knuckles

Pass 11 Oct 2008 51,510 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s o/s track bar inner joints slight play

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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FL55 MYF is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FL55 MYF, 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 FL55 MYF registered?

FL55 MYF is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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