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FY05 PPO

2005 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

115,580 mi
Last recorded115,580 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 PPO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 115,580 miles

i)Rear number plate delaminated ii)front and rear shock absorbers (outer casings) corroded iii)off side front coil spring upper and lower mounts mis-aligned iv)off side front brake discs corroded (pitted).

v)Heatshield at rear insecure vi)offside steering inner joint play vii)no visible tread on off side front tyre viii)near side headlamp reflector loose ix) near side driveshaft outer joint losing some grease.

Fail 20 May 2017 115,580 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

i)Rear number plate delaminated ii)front and rear shock absorbers (outer casings) corroded iii)off side front coil spring upper and lower mounts mis-aligned iv)off side front brake discs corroded (pitted).

v)Heatshield at rear insecure vi)offside steering inner joint play vii)no visible tread on off side front tyre viii)near side headlamp reflector loose ix) near side driveshaft outer joint losing some grease.

Pass 4 Jun 2016 112,952 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2016 112,951 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Fail 28 May 2016 112,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Brake discs pitted on fronts and rears pitted scored and worn

Off side front tyre 78% worn;inner tread not visible

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension front struts and rear dampers corroded

brake grabbing off side rear

near side front tyre deflated

Pass 5 Jun 2015 110,296 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 110,296 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 May 2014 106,022 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 100,384 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 100,384 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling insecure (2.5.C.1e)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 92,234 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 92,234 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2011 83,279 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 83,265 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 83,163 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 83,163 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 73,829 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2010 73,829 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

oil light on

Pass 6 Aug 2008 56,712 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2008 56,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 52,069 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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FY05 PPO is a 2005 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PPO, 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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FY05 PPO is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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