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FY05 YLR

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

72,402 mi
Last recorded72,402 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 YLR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 72,402 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine Covers And Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 68,449 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2017 68,443 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag (5.4.2)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 64,366 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Sep 2015 63,699 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 61,131 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 58,866 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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 55,785 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front o/s wiper slight

Fail 15 Jun 2011 42,549 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 42,549 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2010

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 29,499 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 21,232 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 20,151 miles

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

both front brake discs are slightly worn

both front tyres are worn close to the legal limit

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 YLR is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YLR, 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 YLR registered?

FY05 YLR is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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