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FL55 OEB

2005 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

199,931 mi
Last recorded199,931 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 OEB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 199,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

vibration on car

Fail 18 Oct 2021 199,931 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

vibration on car

Pass 17 Oct 2020 193,837 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

heatshield insecure

Fail 14 Oct 2020 193,837 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

heatshield insecure

Pass 23 Apr 2019 185,012 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Apr 2019 185,010 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Apr 2018 176,271 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 176,244 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 166,978 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 166,978 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 160,159 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 156,660 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

battery not clamped down but not likely to foul any part of engine bay

light scratches to windscreen

Fail 10 Apr 2015 156,660 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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 Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

battery not clamped down but not likely to foul any part of engine bay

light scratches to windscreen

Pass 29 Mar 2014 148,952 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 148,952 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 140,056 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 140,019 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 134,481 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight Play N/s/f Track Rod

Fail 31 Mar 2012 134,481 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight Play N/s/f Track Rod

Pass 25 Mar 2011 126,045 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Mar 2011 126,045 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 118,313 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2010 118,313 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 26 Aug 2008 108,951 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 108,951 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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FL55 OEB is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 OEB, 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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FL55 OEB is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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