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FL55 UPS

2005 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

136,096 mi
Last recorded136,096 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 UPS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2015 136,096 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 127,033 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside door mirror missing

Fail 19 Dec 2014 127,032 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside door mirror missing

Pass 2 Jan 2014 109,665 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 103,976 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Jan 2013 103,976 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Jan 2012 97,062 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 97,062 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 85,176 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2010 75,290 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 72,279 miles

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

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine covers fitted

wheel nut covers fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2008 62,316 miles

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

engine covers fitted

wheel nut covers fitted

Fail 19 Sep 2008 62,297 miles

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

engine covers fitted

wheel nut covers fitted

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 UPS is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel 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 FL55 UPS, 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 UPS registered?

FL55 UPS is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 September 2005.

Is FL55 UPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL55 UPS 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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