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FP05 OVR

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2015
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,938 mi
Last recorded138,938 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 OVR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2014 138,938 miles

near side front c.v joint clicking

near side front tyre has punture

rear wash and wiper in-op

Fail 9 Jul 2014 138,938 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

near side front c.v joint clicking

near side front tyre has punture

rear wash and wiper in-op

Pass 4 Jul 2013 126,860 miles

slight cracking centre exhaust mounting rubber still supporting exhaust system

Fail 4 Jul 2013 126,849 miles

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

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

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

slight cracking centre exhaust mounting rubber still supporting exhaust system

Pass 10 Jul 2012 100,761 miles

front brake disc corroded

front brake pads getting low

play in nearside front roll bar link

rear brake disc corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2012 100,761 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake disc corroded

front brake pads getting low

rear brake disc corroded

Pass 21 May 2011 88,810 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 88,795 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2010 71,087 miles

Front brake pads worn low (less than a quarter left) Front brake discs worn and edges very corroded

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

Fail 24 May 2010 71,087 miles

Front brake pads worn low (less than a quarter left) Front brake discs worn and edges very corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 14 May 2009 53,566 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 53,566 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 May 2008 39,116 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 38,785 miles

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

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

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 OVR is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FP05 OVR, 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 OVR registered?

FP05 OVR is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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