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FY05 AVR

2005 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,199 mi
Last recorded128,199 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 AVR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 128,199 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 128,199 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 126,227 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust mount Rubber split,but adequately supported.

Pass 3 Apr 2017 123,406 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edge

Fail 29 Mar 2017 123,406 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

both front tyres bald on inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2016 117,345 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 117,343 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 103,805 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 90,532 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 85,832 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 85,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 76,692 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 76,692 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 70,591 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 64,604 miles

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

front wipers could be better

offside e/window not working

very slight bind from offside rear brake(wheel still spins)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 59,782 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 45,891 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 45,891 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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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FY05 AVR is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FY05 AVR, 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 FY05 AVR registered?

FY05 AVR is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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The MOT history for FY05 AVR shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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