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FL55 VGO

2005 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

110,632 mi
Last recorded110,632 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 110,632 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coolant leak ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 18 Oct 2017 109,958 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 106,801 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 103,271 miles

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

engine covers fitted

rear exhaust box mount split

rear shock absorbers corroded

under-trays fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2014 93,575 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 26 Aug 2014 93,575 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 16 Aug 2013 84,926 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Aug 2013 84,926 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Aug 2012 75,709 miles

Body damage to offside rear wheel arch area

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Aug 2012 75,562 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Body damage to offside rear wheel arch area

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Front brake discs in very poor condition - lipped and corroded on inner surfaces

Pass 26 Aug 2011 64,323 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 50,869 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre on 2mm

slight play in nearside front steering rack joint

Pass 24 Sep 2009 41,379 miles

n/s inner rack ball joint worn

o/s body and rear door damage

Pass 23 Sep 2008 31,989 miles

rear suspension covers

Fail 23 Sep 2008 31,986 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

rear suspension covers

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 VGO is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VGO, 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 VGO registered?

FL55 VGO is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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