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FM05 RZN

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,640 mi
Last recorded88,640 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 RZN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 88,640 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

both front tyres wearing from inner and outer edges

Fail 27 Oct 2016 88,639 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

both front tyres wearing from inner and outer edges

Pass 29 Sep 2015 85,884 miles

Ball joint has slight play n/s/f inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Ball joint has slight play o/s/f inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 83,567 miles

deterioration to exhaust rubbers.

fuel filler dust seal split.

play in steering rack.

service brake efficiency 52%

Fail 26 Aug 2014 83,561 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

deterioration to exhaust rubbers.

fuel filler dust seal split.

play in steering rack.

Pass 11 Jun 2013 76,328 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 68,791 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 64,940 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 59,408 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 52,760 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

center brake light not working

n/s door mirror damaged

Fail 17 Jun 2009 52,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

center brake light not working

n/s door mirror damaged

Pass 9 Sep 2008 44,588 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 44,085 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 44,085 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 RZN is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RZN, 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 RZN registered?

FM05 RZN is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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The MOT history for FM05 RZN shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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