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EA55 HVN

2005 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

135,349 mi
Last recorded135,349 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 HVN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 135,349 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 135,349 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 21 Dec 2017 134,898 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 121,365 miles

High level brake light inop

Fail 9 Dec 2016 121,364 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45% (3.7.B.5b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 108,002 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 93,750 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 80,366 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 67,399 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 61,027 miles

Nearside front tyre worn to the limit

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

Offside front tyre worn to 3mm approx

Offside front wiper rubber starting to separate off blade

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 53,684 miles

Offside front inner track rod joint has slight wear

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Rear tyres worn to approx 3mm

Pass 21 Nov 2009 44,203 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 35,500 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 34,753 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 34,753 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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EA55 HVN is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EA55 HVN, 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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EA55 HVN is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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