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FV05 YVG

2005 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

68,035 mi
Last recorded68,035 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 YVG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 68,035 miles

Front Drag link end damaged but serviceable SHOWING SOME PLAY (2.2.C.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL DISCS SHOWING CORROSION (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 59,920 miles

ADVISE N/S REAR LIGHT LENSE DAMAGED // DISCS SHOWING CORROSION

Pass 15 Jan 2014 56,491 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 56,491 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 51,441 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 51,441 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 46,650 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2011 46,649 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 42,637 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2010 42,633 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2009 34,091 miles

both front wheels damaged inner edge

dvla marker

front and rear discs worn

noise from front coil springs

nsr lens damaged

nsr seat belt web damaged

osr tyre worn

slight play nsr wheel bearing

warning reminders dash

Fail 8 Aug 2009 34,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both front wheels damaged inner edge

dvla marker

front and rear discs worn

noise from front coil springs

nsr lens damaged

nsr seat belt web damaged

osr tyre worn

slight play nsr wheel bearing

warning reminders dash

Pass 14 Aug 2008 27,890 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 27,836 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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 YVG is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YVG, 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 YVG registered?

FV05 YVG is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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The MOT history for FV05 YVG shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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