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FM55 PYL

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

118,373 mi
Last recorded118,373 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM55 PYL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 118,373 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 118,373 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 118,308 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 110,432 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 99,396 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 99,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 90,233 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 90,141 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 75,931 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 75,931 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 26 Feb 2014 66,650 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 66,650 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 58,475 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2013 58,473 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2011 43,236 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 34,026 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 27,212 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 19,959 miles

both front wipers split but still clearing screen

offside front tyre has side wall scrubbed

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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FM55 PYL is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FM55 PYL, 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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FM55 PYL is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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