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FP05 NKJ

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,719 mi
Last recorded120,719 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 NKJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 120,719 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from the drive shaft seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear shocks casings corroded.

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread registration plates faded front and rear. (0.1 (b))

undertray fitted obscuring the view of various components.

Fail 26 Apr 2019 120,719 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from the drive shaft seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear shocks casings corroded.

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread registration plates faded front and rear. (0.1 (b))

undertray fitted obscuring the view of various components.

Pass 30 Apr 2018 114,560 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rears folded down ()

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both rears (2.7.2a)

Slight play in both inner tie rods

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded Both rears (2.4.C.1b)

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread Both front & rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 114,560 miles

Nearside Front Outer 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Both rear tyres have cuts in tread area

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rears folded down ()

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both rears (2.7.2a)

Slight play in both inner tie rods

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rears (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded Both rears (2.4.C.1b)

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread Both front & rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2017 107,700 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Both rear tyres heavily cracked & perished

Engine undertrays fitted

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 May 2017 107,700 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Both rear tyres heavily cracked & perished

Engine undertrays fitted

O/S/R wheel has slight bind

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 100,131 miles

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

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

Unable to check rear seat belts as rear seats folded down

Fail 18 Apr 2016 100,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Unable to check rear seat belts as rear seats folded down

Pass 24 Apr 2015 96,569 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres slight cracking

Pass 29 Apr 2014 93,517 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2013 89,867 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front tyres slight worn

Fail 16 Apr 2013 89,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 1 May 2012 86,131 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 86,131 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 May 2011 81,848 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 77,394 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 66,738 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 53,583 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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FP05 NKJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NKJ, 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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FP05 NKJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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