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FP05 YHL

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,233 mi
Last recorded96,233 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 YHL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 96,233 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 90,570 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Jun 2016 90,570 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Jun 2015 85,875 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 85,875 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 81,931 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 75,398 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 70,593 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 67,018 miles

air bag light on

all brake discs have corrosion

Fail 21 Jun 2011 67,018 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

air bag light on

all brake discs have corrosion

Fail 21 Mar 2011 66,840 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn uneven

passenger wiper smears slightly

Pass 8 Mar 2010 59,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 50,485 miles

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

wiper blades slighty deteriorated

Pass 26 Mar 2008 42,040 miles

both rear tyres slightly worn

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 YHL is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YHL, 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 YHL registered?

FP05 YHL is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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