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FN55 VKR

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,374 mi
Last recorded94,374 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 VKR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 94,374 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 90,539 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 86,207 miles
Pass 25 May 2014 82,435 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front steering arm has slight play

Pass 4 May 2013 76,037 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 76,037 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 69,457 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 69,457 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 68,762 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 58,015 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 47,738 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Aug 2008 47,736 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 VKR is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VKR, 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 VKR registered?

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

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