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FP55 LYS

2005 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

65,974 mi
Last recorded65,974 miles
Recorded on8 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 LYS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2016 65,974 miles

Child seat fitted n/s/r not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres have small cuts in tread area and have several flat spots on inner edges of tread

minor oil leak

Pass 6 May 2015 62,328 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges of tread.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Small cuts in both rear tyre tread areas.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 May 2015 62,328 miles

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

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

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

Both front tyres wearing on edges of tread.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Small cuts in both rear tyre tread areas.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2014 57,691 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Apr 2013 52,568 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front nearside top strut mount deterioated

front offside top strut mount deterioated

Fail 15 Apr 2013 52,568 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front nearside top strut mount deterioated

front offside top strut mount deterioated

Pass 17 Apr 2012 48,114 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2012 48,113 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 41,975 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 41,975 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 40,553 miles

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

front nearsaide head lamp aim on lower limit

front offside head lamp aim on lower limit

Pass 6 Oct 2009 36,158 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 31,337 miles

Front brakes look low, advise there checked soon.

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

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 LYS is a 2005 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol 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 LYS, 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 LYS registered?

FP55 LYS is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 November 2005.

Is FP55 LYS safe to buy?

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