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FP05 GXY

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

66,020 mi
Last recorded66,020 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 GXY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 66,020 miles

NS front road wheel slight damage on inner edge

OS front coil spring corroded

front shock absorbers poor damping effect

os front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear brake discs poor condition

Fail 3 Jul 2017 66,020 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

NS front road wheel slight damage on inner edge

OS front coil spring corroded

front brake discs poor condition

front shock absorbers poor damping effect

os front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 3 Jun 2016 54,824 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 50,727 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 44,350 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 39,069 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 32,974 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 32,973 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 26,949 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 23,465 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 11,441 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2009 18,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2009 18,732 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 13,370 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 13,370 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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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FP05 GXY is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FP05 GXY, 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 FP05 GXY registered?

FP05 GXY is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 April 2005.

Is FP05 GXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP05 GXY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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