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FP55 LYW

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

113,858 mi
Last recorded113,858 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 LYW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 113,858 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL DISCS INNER FACES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 113,802 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL DISCS INNER FACES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 99,234 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 96,111 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 96,066 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings inner rack end (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly top mount (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 90,950 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 90,937 miles

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

Nearside slight play steering arm

Pass 13 Oct 2014 85,065 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS ARE LIGHTLY CORRODED SUSPECT CAR BEEN STANDING

Pass 2 Oct 2013 81,349 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside rear brake disc in poor condition

Fail 30 Sep 2013 81,289 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside rear brake disc in poor condition

Pass 3 Oct 2012 75,169 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 17 Sep 2011 66,330 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 56,232 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 47,757 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 47,757 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 37,099 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 LYW is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LYW, 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 LYW registered?

FP55 LYW is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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