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FL55 VFC

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

94,034 mi
Last recorded94,034 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2014 94,034 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 94,034 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 83,983 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2013 83,983 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 74,392 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 74,392 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 66,633 miles

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

nearside front tyre tread worn on 1.6 mm legal limit-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL.

slight play in offside steering rack arm-no free play detected at steering wheel.

Pass 16 Sep 2010 58,383 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 46,150 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 32,651 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 32,651 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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 VFC is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VFC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FL55 VFC registered?

FL55 VFC is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 October 2005.

Is FL55 VFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL55 VFC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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