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FP55 XAV

2005 Renault Megane

Beige Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

115,946 mi
Last recorded115,946 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 XAV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 115,946 miles

all discs slightly corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2019 111,823 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 111,821 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing x1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 107,571 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x two (1.1.11 (c))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel x two (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x two (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 100,252 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 100,248 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 91,887 miles

rear brake discs worn and juddering slightly

Fail 14 Sep 2016 91,771 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake discs worn and juddering slightly

Pass 18 Sep 2015 81,835 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 81,835 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 74,459 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 74,459 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 68,948 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 68,948 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 61,417 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 53,630 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 53,630 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 45,948 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009
Fail 24 Sep 2008 26,927 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 26,927 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)

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 XAV is a 2005 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 XAV, 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 XAV registered?

FP55 XAV is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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