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FL55 XUC

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

85,843 mi
Last recorded85,843 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 XUC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2015 85,843 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 78,027 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 78,027 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 64,875 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 52,952 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 41,440 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 41,259 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Sep 2010 28,231 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 28,231 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 15,341 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 14,843 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 14,843 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 2 Sep 2008 12,392 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 12,392 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 XUC is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 XUC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FL55 XUC registered?

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

Is FL55 XUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL55 XUC shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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