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FP55 BYB

2005 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

117,154 mi
Last recorded117,154 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 BYB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 117,154 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear shockes rusty

Fail 18 Feb 2019 117,154 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear shockes rusty

Pass 27 Feb 2018 115,427 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2018 115,427 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 113,162 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 111,648 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 109,270 miles

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

N/s/r tyre cracked outer sidewall

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

O/s/r brake slight bind

Fail 6 Mar 2015 109,270 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

N/s/r tyre cracked outer sidewall

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

O/s/r brake slight bind

Pass 27 Jan 2014 105,797 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 15 Jan 2013 100,287 miles

o-s rear brake slight binding

Pass 4 Jan 2012 98,701 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 98,701 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 95,495 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2011 95,495 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 90,769 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 86,901 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 86,889 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 BYB is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 FP55 BYB, 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 BYB registered?

FP55 BYB is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 November 2005.

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