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FL55 OEK

2005 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

120,377 mi
Last recorded120,377 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 OEK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2015 120,377 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 116,101 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 114,611 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 114,611 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 110,735 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

air bag lamp on

front brake discs corroded badley

front wipers worn

Fail 4 Dec 2012 110,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front brake discs corroded badley

front wipers worn

Pass 3 Dec 2011 99,596 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2010 86,304 miles

both front shocker mounts starting to get noisey

engine sounds noisey

fuel drain pipe at filler area not connected

rear brake discs worn advise replaceing

slight play both inner track arms

Fail 12 Oct 2010 86,304 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

both front shocker mounts starting to get noisey

engine sounds noisey

fuel drain pipe at filler area not connected

rear brake discs worn advise replaceing

slight play both inner track arms

Pass 23 Sep 2009 66,927 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 66,927 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 55,119 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 15 Oct 2008 55,119 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside 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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FL55 OEK is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OEK, 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 OEK registered?

FL55 OEK is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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