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FP55 ADU

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

105,901 mi
Last recorded105,901 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 ADU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2016 105,901 miles

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Fail 6 Oct 2016 105,592 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Sub-frame insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2015 94,208 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 94,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 83,018 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2014 83,018 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 70,143 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 70,143 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 60,085 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 51,893 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 42,113 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 33,386 miles

nearside front bumper damaged,slight play in both steering arms,both rear tyre outer sidewalls perished,front pads low,nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Oct 2008 24,350 miles

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

belly pan fitted

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

nearside front tyre tread low 3mm and outer sidewall heavily scuffed

offside front bumper damaged

offside front tyre tread low 3mm

slight scratching to windscreen in zone b

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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FP55 ADU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FP55 ADU, 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 FP55 ADU registered?

FP55 ADU is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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