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FP55 HFW

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,254 mi
Last recorded143,254 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 HFW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 143,254 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2017 143,247 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 132,513 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 106,686 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 106,683 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 84,887 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 84,887 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 67,011 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2013 67,008 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 50,446 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 42,910 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2011 42,910 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 38,305 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 33,251 miles

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Sep 2008 25,881 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

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 HFW is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HFW, 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 HFW registered?

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

Is FP55 HFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP55 HFW shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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