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FL55 VEW

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,243 mi
Last recorded74,243 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 VEW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2020 74,243 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 67,512 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 67,512 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 61,653 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 57,897 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 57,895 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 55,687 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 52,694 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 48,837 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 44,008 miles

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)

Fail 31 Oct 2012 43,968 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive 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 31 Oct 2011 39,168 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 33,420 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 29,247 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2009 29,229 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 24,002 miles

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

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 VEW is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VEW, 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 VEW registered?

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

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The MOT history for FL55 VEW shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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