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FP55 SVU

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

81,405 mi
Last recorded81,405 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 SVU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 81,405 miles

Front brake discs very rusty

Rear brake discs very rusty

Rear exhaust mount failed

Pass 25 Apr 2016 75,023 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front tyre edges wearing

Offside Front tyre inner edge wearing

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 75,018 miles

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front tyre edges wearing

Offside Front tyre inner edge wearing

Offside rack arm inner joint has slight play

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 69,967 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 69,957 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 64,301 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 63,211 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 63,211 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 59,434 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 55,056 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 50,648 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 46,563 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 41,920 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 SVU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SVU, 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 SVU registered?

FP55 SVU is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 December 2005.

Is FP55 SVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP55 SVU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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