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FL55 VKV

2005 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

44,973 mi
Last recorded44,973 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 VKV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 44,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both rear shock casing corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2020 44,039 miles

brake pipes slight corrosion

cv boots seaping

suspension components corroding

Fail 15 Sep 2020 44,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

brake pipes slight corrosion

cv boots seaping

suspension components corroding

Pass 24 Apr 2015 35,965 miles

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

n/s door mirrro damaged

Fail 23 Apr 2015 35,958 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s door mirrro damaged

Pass 26 Jul 2013 34,666 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 32,383 miles

Advise: NS rear tyre perished on outer sidewall.

Fail 26 Oct 2012 32,383 miles

Advise: NS rear tyre perished on outer sidewall.

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 28,142 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 25,687 miles

n/s front tyre 3mm and edges worn out

n/s front tyre sidewall perished

o/s front tyre 4mm and edges worn

Pass 6 Nov 2009 22,162 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 22,162 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 19,771 miles

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

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 VKV is a 2005 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VKV, 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 VKV registered?

FL55 VKV is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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The MOT history for FL55 VKV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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