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FY55 YZZ

2005 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

45,892 mi
Last recorded45,892 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2013
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 YZZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2013 45,892 miles

Both front foglights inoperative

Washer bottle insecure osf.Almost touching osf wheel

Fail 30 Sep 2013 75,888 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Both front foglights inoperative

Washer bottle insecure osf.Almost touching osf wheel

Pass 4 Jul 2012 63,146 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 63,146 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 50,475 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Jul 2011 50,475 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 35,293 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 35,286 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Battery insecure

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 33,772 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 YZZ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 YZZ, 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 YZZ?

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What year was FY55 YZZ registered?

FY55 YZZ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 November 2005.

Is FY55 YZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY55 YZZ shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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