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FL55 VHW

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

100,252 mi
Last recorded100,252 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 VHW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 100,252 miles

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

Offside Front wheelbearing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

eml on

Pass 26 Apr 2016 95,146 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 89,829 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 82,839 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 82,839 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2013 75,466 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 75,466 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 75,001 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre down to 2mm (borderline pass) o/s/f tyre feathering outer edge

rear brake pads appear low and discs in poor condition

slight play at both front wheels

Pass 7 Feb 2012 68,385 miles

air bag light on

slight play in inner rack ball joints both sides

Fail 6 Feb 2012 68,385 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

removad objects from rear view mirror

slight play in inner rack ball joints both sides

Pass 7 Jan 2011 62,065 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 62,064 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight play in o/s and n/s steering rack ends

Pass 29 Dec 2009 49,624 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 48,450 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 48,450 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 35,604 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 35,604 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 VHW is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 VHW, 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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FL55 VHW is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 October 2005.

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