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FL55 VEF

2005 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,715 mi
Last recorded76,715 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 76,715 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

idle feels alittle off beat, missing slightly?

Fail 8 Sep 2017 76,688 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

idle feels alittle off beat, missing slightly?

Pass 15 Sep 2016 75,262 miles

Driver's door handle stiff

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

Fail 15 Sep 2016 75,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Driver's door handle stiff

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 73,864 miles

inner face of front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 15 Sep 2015 73,864 miles

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp brake lights on all the time (1.1.A.3f)

inner face of front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 17 Sep 2014 71,021 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres worn on outer edges and tyre walls poor condition

knocking from driveshaft poss o.s. ??

Pass 24 Sep 2013 68,001 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 68,001 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 59,574 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 50,853 miles

boot interior light inoperative.

nearside front tyre worn on edges.

rear brake pads visually look low.

Fail 22 Sep 2011 50,622 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

boot interior light inoperative.

nearside front tyre worn on edges.

rear brake pads visually look low.

Pass 23 Sep 2010 42,797 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 38,408 miles

front and rear brake discs worn and lipped

rear tyres worn to 2 to 3 mm

Pass 25 Sep 2008 26,582 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 VEF is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VEF, 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 VEF registered?

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

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The MOT history for FL55 VEF shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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