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FP55 LVO

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

124,980 mi
Last recorded124,980 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 LVO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 124,980 miles

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

Nearside steering arm has slight play

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

Fail 21 Sep 2018 124,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens misty (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside steering arm has slight play

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 110,123 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Upper coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 105,412 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 105,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 /55/ 16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

windscreen wipers worn

Pass 26 Sep 2015 99,097 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Sep 2015 99,096 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 93,655 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2013 89,661 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2013 89,661 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 82,754 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 72,011 miles

Slight wear in n/s of steering rack

Fail 7 Jun 2011 72,011 miles

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

Slight wear in n/s of steering rack

Fail 27 May 2010 59,815 miles

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

Inside surface of o/s/r brake disc is rusty.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 59,815 miles

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

Inside surface of o/s/r brake disc is rusty.

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

Fail 9 Jun 2009 48,513 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 48,513 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 35,702 miles

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 LVO is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LVO, 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 LVO registered?

FP55 LVO is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 November 2005.

Is FP55 LVO safe to buy?

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