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FM05 LNY

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

157,711 mi
Last recorded157,711 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 LNY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 157,711 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 156,096 miles

play in suspension

side lights dim

wipers poor

Pass 31 May 2014 144,125 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 137,169 miles

rear brake discs corroded and lipped

Fail 20 Mar 2013 137,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine warning light on

front discs corroded and pitted

rear brake discs corroded and lipped

rear silencer rubber mounting split

Pass 22 Oct 2011 125,644 miles

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

front brake discs wearing

Fail 21 Oct 2011 125,636 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

front brake discs wearing

Pass 24 Aug 2010 114,993 miles

free play in n/s front steeering arm

free play in o/s front steering arm

Fail 1 Jul 2009 103,478 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 103,478 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 80,880 miles

Can not check n/s/r and o/s/f seat belts due to havin baby seats fitted

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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FM05 LNY is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 FM05 LNY, 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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FM05 LNY is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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