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FN55 VGM

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,213 mi
Last recorded98,213 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 VGM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2018 98,213 miles

Front brake pads worn.

Front offside & nearside tyres worn, wearing on inner & outer edges of treads.

Front wiper blades smearing slightly.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brakes binding slightly.

Fail 8 Dec 2018 98,118 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake pads worn.

Front offside & nearside tyres worn, wearing on inner & outer edges of treads.

Front wiper blades smearing slightly.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brakes binding slightly.

Pass 13 Dec 2017 93,575 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 86,105 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 79,070 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 79,070 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 69,689 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 61,016 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 61,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 51,831 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 46,033 miles

slight play in steering rack both sides

Pass 26 Oct 2010 40,969 miles

slight play in rack both sides

Pass 5 Nov 2009 35,525 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 29,586 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2008 28,326 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 28,326 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)

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 VGM is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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