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FP55 SWY

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,806 mi
Last recorded82,806 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2018 82,806 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) track rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2mm and bald on outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/f tyre bald on outer tread

Pass 31 Jul 2017 73,882 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jul 2016 70,902 miles

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

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

all flexi ferrules starting to corrode

Fail 25 Jul 2016 70,894 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm split on inner edge (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm perished in tread (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

all flexi ferrules starting to corrode

Pass 3 Jul 2015 67,722 miles

offside gaiter security

Fail 3 Jul 2015 67,721 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside gaiter security

Pass 16 Jul 2014 64,526 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres starting to perish in the tread

Pass 17 Jul 2013 61,036 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2013 61,036 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2012 57,787 miles

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

front tyres close

Pass 25 Jul 2012 57,787 miles

front tyres close

Pass 26 Jul 2011 54,175 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 8 Jul 2010 50,129 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 43,885 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 32,045 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside 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 SWY is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SWY, 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 SWY registered?

FP55 SWY is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 December 2005.

Is FP55 SWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP55 SWY shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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