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FY55 KBN

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

98,665 mi
Last recorded98,665 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 KBN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 98,665 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 98,647 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 91,847 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 91,789 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jun 2015 86,770 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

nearside rear shock absorber corroded,offside rear brake pipe corroded,

Pass 7 Apr 2014 81,659 miles

o/s/f door handel sticking

Fail 7 Apr 2014 81,655 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine steady bar worn

o/s/f door handel sticking

Pass 9 Apr 2013 78,487 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 78,382 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 74,040 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 67,268 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 67,268 miles

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

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)

slight play in nearside front track rod

Pass 10 Sep 2010 53,752 miles

slight play in nearside steering rack end

Fail 10 Sep 2010 53,752 miles

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

slight play in nearside steering rack end

Pass 9 Sep 2009 41,825 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 30,960 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 30,960 miles

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 KBN is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FY55 KBN, 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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FY55 KBN is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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