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FV05 YWM

2005 Renault Megane

Gold Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,181 mi
Last recorded100,181 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 YWM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2014 100,181 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all four brake discs are corroded

bonnet catch broken

both front wipers are smearing

offside front driveshaft bearing damaged

Pass 9 Oct 2012 89,242 miles

Air bag light on

Engine Management light on

Pass 11 Aug 2011 78,279 miles

airbag light on

engine management light on

Fail 5 Aug 2011 78,105 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

airbag light on

engine management light on

Pass 17 May 2010 63,052 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 May 2009 50,402 miles

all four brake discs have surface rust

Pass 8 Aug 2008 39,503 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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FV05 YWM is a 2005 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FV05 YWM, 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 YWM registered?

FV05 YWM is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 July 2005.

Is FV05 YWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV05 YWM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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