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FX05 RHY

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

37,379 mi
Last recorded37,379 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 RHY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 37,379 miles

oil residue around engine

slight play in both front inner rack ends

Pass 10 Apr 2015 23,771 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 23,771 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 10,644 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front steering rack arm ball joints slight worn

Pass 16 Apr 2013 64,193 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Apr 2013 64,193 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 55,652 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 54,117 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 47,636 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Oct 2009 47,636 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 35,928 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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FX05 RHY is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FX05 RHY, 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 FX05 RHY registered?

FX05 RHY is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 July 2005.

Is FX05 RHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX05 RHY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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