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FN55 RTV

2005 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

94,462 mi
Last recorded94,462 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 RTV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 94,462 miles

Exhaust middle rubber deteriorated but exhaust still supported

Nearside Front slight play in inner rack arm

Offside Rear Tyre edges worn

Fail 28 Mar 2017 94,460 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust middle rubber deteriorated but exhaust still supported

Nearside Front slight play in inner rack arm

Offside Rear Tyre edges worn

Pass 25 Mar 2016 76,242 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2016 76,242 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken End tang broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 60,545 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 60,542 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2014 60,102 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 60,102 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 54,095 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 54,095 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 47,456 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 40,856 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 40,856 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 33,567 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 26,065 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 26,087 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Aug 2008 17,613 miles

Front bumper insecure

Fail 11 Aug 2008 17,613 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Front bumper insecure

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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FN55 RTV is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FN55 RTV, 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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FN55 RTV is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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