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FM05 LPY

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,504 mi
Last recorded96,504 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2013
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 LPY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2013 96,504 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 95,947 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 84,957 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 84,957 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 68,145 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

parking brake efforts low

rear brake discs worn

slight front brake judder + imbalance

slight play in steering rack inner joints - nearside worse

Pass 12 Jul 2010 54,527 miles

discs worn front

movement in steering rack knuckle joints o/s joint movement at limit

screen chipped

Fail 12 Jul 2010 54,527 miles

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

discs worn front

movement in steering rack knuckle joints o/s joint movement at limit

screen chipped

Pass 7 Jul 2009 40,937 miles

clicking noise from steering rack

play in steering rack inner knuckles

rear tyre treads 2mm

some roughness in front suspension top mounts

Pass 1 Aug 2008 30,366 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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FM05 LPY is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LPY, 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 FM05 LPY registered?

FM05 LPY is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is FM05 LPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM05 LPY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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