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FL55 VGT

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

111,894 mi
Last recorded111,894 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2015 111,894 miles

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

wear in steering rack.

Fail 19 Oct 2015 111,894 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

wear in steering rack.

Pass 19 Sep 2014 97,711 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 May 2013 94,586 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 89,680 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 74,125 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 1 Aug 2011 74,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 56,160 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

nearside and offside steering inner tie rod joints have play

nearside front and offside front tyres getting low tread on edges

nearside rear and offside rear tyres getting low tread on edges

Pass 23 Jul 2009

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 23 Jul 2008 31,433 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 18,820 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 VGT 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 81.8%.

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 VGT, 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 VGT registered?

FL55 VGT is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 October 2005.

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The MOT history for FL55 VGT shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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