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FY55 JPF

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,762 mi
Last recorded121,762 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 JPF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2016 121,762 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 31 May 2016 121,754 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 110,428 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

wipers slight smear

Pass 30 Apr 2014 92,799 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 82,552 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 82,552 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 73,547 miles

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 60,914 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 50,078 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 36,859 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 32,524 miles

n/s rear tyre is on 2.0mm

Fail 16 Aug 2008 32,524 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s rear tyre is on 2.0mm

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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FY55 JPF is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FY55 JPF, 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 FY55 JPF registered?

FY55 JPF is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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