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FY55 PZJ

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,143 mi
Last recorded89,143 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2011
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 PZJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2011 89,143 miles

sign of oil / water

slight corrosion rear discs

slight damage NSR wheel

slight play in rack

Fail 6 Sep 2011 89,139 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion on rear discs + shockys

front reg plate

sign of oil / water leak

slight damage OSF + NSDR wheels

slight play in rack

Fail 30 May 2009 67,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 May 2009 67,580 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 PZJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PZJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FY55 PZJ?

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What year was FY55 PZJ registered?

FY55 PZJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is FY55 PZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY55 PZJ shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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