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FV55 AVL

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,552 mi
Last recorded89,552 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 AVL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2021 89,552 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 89,551 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 75,082 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2020 75,082 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2019 72,673 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 72,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 67,134 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 67,130 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 63,859 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 63,859 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 60,458 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 56,926 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 53,511 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 53,425 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 48,631 miles

front number plate deterioating

slight cracks on rear tyres & nail in osr

Pass 7 Nov 2012 43,443 miles

front number plate deterioating

Pass 18 Nov 2011 35,964 miles

play in steering rack

Pass 16 Nov 2010 29,625 miles

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Fail 30 Nov 2009 25,298 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 25,298 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 19,488 miles

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

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

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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FV55 AVL is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FV55 AVL, 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 FV55 AVL registered?

FV55 AVL is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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