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FY55 OYM

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

54,900 mi
Last recorded54,900 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 OYM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2018 54,900 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes to flexi hoses signs of surface rust by entrance points (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe above axle beam signs of surface rust (1.1.11 (c))

Rear rear brake flexi hoses ferrules started to rust and corrode

Pass 11 Nov 2017 52,215 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front brake pipes nearside and offside going into brake hoses by entrance points signs of corrossion. (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes on nearside and offside rear in between the flexi hoses before the calipers pipes got signs of corrossion in between retainig clips (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 49,282 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2016 49,279 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 46,856 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 46,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 43,580 miles

front brake discs pitted and rusty on inner sections.

tyre nearside front wearing bit thin on outer edge.

Pass 16 Nov 2013 40,802 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 37,655 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 35,154 miles

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

rear brake pads not fully catching the brake discs !

Pass 30 Oct 2010 31,078 miles

brake pads on offside front started to get low !

brake pads on offside rear started to get low !

Pass 12 Nov 2009 28,108 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 28,108 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 22,634 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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FY55 OYM is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey 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 FY55 OYM, 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 OYM is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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