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FP55 LYZ

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

97,749 mi
Last recorded97,749 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 LYZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 97,749 miles

Nearside Front slight play in steering rack track rod inner joint.

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 89,945 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2014 84,849 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 May 2014 84,849 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2013 76,914 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 76,755 miles

Nearside 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 Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 73,499 miles

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

front and rear brake discs corroded and pitted

nsr tyre 3mm and outer edge worn

Fail 10 Mar 2012 73,499 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs corroded and pitted

nsr tyre 3mm and outer edge worn

Pass 30 Mar 2011 66,194 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 55,951 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 55,951 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Mar 2009 39,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front pads getting low

Pass 25 Mar 2009 39,983 miles

front pads getting low

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 LYZ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LYZ, 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 LYZ registered?

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

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