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FL55 XTN

2005 Renault Megane

Brown Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

100,734 mi
Last recorded100,734 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2012
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 XTN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2012 100,734 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 100,729 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

brake discs worn

Pass 30 Dec 2011 80,596 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Dec 2011 80,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2011 58,281 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2011 58,281 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 39,634 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 39,634 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2008 18,559 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 XTN is a 2005 Renault Megane in Brown with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 XTN, 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 XTN registered?

FL55 XTN is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is FL55 XTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL55 XTN shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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