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FV55 DWC

2005 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,540 mi
Last recorded118,540 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 DWC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 118,540 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 113,397 miles

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

front discs liped

nearside front inner wheel arch trim damaged

offside rear tyre worn unevenly

undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Feb 2016 113,310 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

front discs liped

nearside front inner wheel arch trim damaged

offside rear tyre worn unevenly

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2015 105,511 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jan 2014 99,756 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both sides front, slight play end of rack

screen cracked

Pass 27 Jan 2014 99,756 miles

both sides front, slight play end of rack

screen cracked

Pass 20 Feb 2013 91,890 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear brake dragging on slightly

rear discs corroded and wearing thin

Pass 21 Feb 2012 74,159 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2012 74,094 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 68,428 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 22 Feb 2010 61,083 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 532,424 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 48,074 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 48,074 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front 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 DWC is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DWC, 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 DWC registered?

FV55 DWC is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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