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FP55 XAH

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

180,501 mi
Last recorded180,501 miles
Recorded on8 May 2014
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2014 180,501 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 180,501 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine light on

no peak on emmisions test

Pass 22 Apr 2013 124,210 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 124,084 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 88,610 miles

Nearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 73,895 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 54,263 miles

slight bind on offside rear brake

Pass 10 Sep 2009 47,839 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 37,100 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 XAH is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XAH, 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 XAH registered?

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

Is FP55 XAH safe to buy?

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