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FP05 PNV

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

71,604 mi
Last recorded71,604 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 71,604 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 71,585 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2019 64,260 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear shock absorbers casing corroded

both wipers slightly smearing

Fail 17 Oct 2019 64,260 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected showing white light (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear shock absorbers casing corroded

both wipers slightly smearing

Pass 22 Aug 2018 59,592 miles

Front headlamps slightly cloudy

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 59,592 miles

Front headlamps slightly cloudy

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 57,996 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 57,993 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Offside Rear wheel binding on

Pass 4 Jan 2017 53,486 miles

Centre exhaust rubber mounting deteriorated

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

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2016 53,486 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Centre exhaust rubber mounting deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner faces corroded and both discs worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 45,456 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 45,456 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2014 36,653 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2014 36,652 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 29,551 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Jan 2014 29,493 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 23,586 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre,tread low on inner edge

offside rear brake slightly binding

offside rear seat belt not fully inspected as child seat fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2012 16,728 miles

nearside rear seat belt not fully inspected as child seat fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2011 11,136 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 11,136 miles

Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 7 Jan 2010 5,199 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Jan 2010 5,198 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jan 2009 37,901 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 6 Jan 2009 37,901 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 28,544 miles

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 Jan 2008 28,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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 PNV is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 PNV, 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 PNV is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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