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FN55 VHT

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,113 mi
Last recorded130,113 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 VHT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 130,113 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Jan 2018 116,886 miles

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)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Jan 2018 116,886 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Jan 2017 108,139 miles

Nearside steering rack inner joint worn

Fail 9 Jan 2017 108,139 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside steering rack inner joint worn

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 101,985 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 101,985 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 93,905 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Jan 2014 86,956 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 86,956 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 80,438 miles

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)

handbrake percentage low

Fail 11 Jan 2013 80,438 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

handbrake percentage low

Fail 10 Jan 2012 73,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all brake pad condition low

Pass 10 Jan 2012 73,756 miles

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

all brake pad condition low

Fail 13 Jan 2011 60,811 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 60,811 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 49,141 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

slight play in n.s+o.s steering rack arms ( tie rods )

Pass 21 Jul 2009 44,189 miles

o.s.f tyre wearing low on inner and outer edges (195/65/15t)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 33,973 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 33,973 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 VHT is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VHT, 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 FN55 VHT registered?

FN55 VHT is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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