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FL55 UVK

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

93,510 mi
Last recorded93,510 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 UVK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2018 93,510 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 81,918 miles

Fuel tank filler flap not closing properly sometimes

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 81,918 miles

Fuel tank filler flap not closing properly sometimes

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 67,292 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2016 67,061 miles

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

Front Upper engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Brake Pipes Slightly Corroded

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Pair (2.7.2a)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 66,497 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 66,497 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 66,585 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 66,580 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)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 May 2014 63,880 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES VERY LOW ON TREAD AND JUST MEET M.O.T CRITERIA - ADVISE REPLACEMENT IN VERY NEAR FUTURE -

CORROSION SHOWING ON INNER FACE OF O/S/R BRAKE DISC

O/S/R TYRE SHOWING CRACKING IN TREAD AND SIDEWALL AREAS

SEVERE OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE / GEARBOX AREA

Pass 14 May 2013 56,644 miles

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON BOTH INNER AND OUTER EDGES

Fail 7 May 2013 56,600 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

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

osr tyre badly perished no cords exposed at time of test

Pass 30 Mar 2012 48,918 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 48,918 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 41,713 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 36,984 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2009 36,984 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 28,839 miles

slight damge to offside rear wheel arch

Fail 27 Aug 2008 28,577 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight damge to offside rear wheel arch

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 UVK is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 UVK, 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 UVK registered?

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

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