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FN55 VEV

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

147,768 mi
Last recorded147,768 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 VEV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 147,768 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 147,740 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play joint to rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 128,488 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 108,444 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2017 108,422 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 88,796 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 76,888 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 76,888 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 63,148 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2014 63,148 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 51,075 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 51,075 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 45,196 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 45,196 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 38,584 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 32,320 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 32,320 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 24,664 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 17,296 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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FN55 VEV is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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