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RV55 MFE

2005 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

89,223 mi
Last recorded89,223 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 MFE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 89,223 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 83,774 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 83,771 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 73,487 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 61,416 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 52,625 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 52,625 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 39,133 miles

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)

Offside steering rack end has slight play

Pass 12 Nov 2014 35,861 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 32,969 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 32,964 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 27,808 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 23,584 miles

air bag light on

Pass 26 Oct 2010 19,445 miles

air bag warning lights on

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 26 Oct 2010 19,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

air bag warning lights on

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 16 Oct 2009 15,171 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 11,514 miles

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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RV55 MFE is a 2005 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RV55 MFE, 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 RV55 MFE registered?

RV55 MFE is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 October 2005.

Is RV55 MFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV55 MFE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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