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FV05 DPY

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

103,150 mi
Last recorded103,150 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 DPY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2016 103,150 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 103,128 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 90,982 miles

cant test brake pipes due to been coverd with oil

osf seat belt slow to retract

Fail 15 Jun 2015 90,982 miles

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

cant test brake pipes due to been coverd with oil

osf seat belt slow to retract

Pass 6 Jun 2014 77,873 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 67,125 miles

slight play in offside steering rack end

Pass 16 Jun 2012 58,314 miles

nearside end of steering rack has slight play

offside end of steering rack has slight play

Pass 25 May 2011 49,584 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 49,584 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 17 Jun 2010 44,092 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 44,092 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Fail 27 May 2009 38,061 miles

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

slight play in both steering rack ends

Pass 27 May 2009 38,061 miles

slight play in both steering rack ends

Pass 29 May 2008 32,872 miles

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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FV05 DPY is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FV05 DPY, 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 FV05 DPY registered?

FV05 DPY is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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The MOT history for FV05 DPY shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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