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EA55 HVY

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,268 mi
Last recorded86,268 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 HVY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 86,268 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 86,268 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 50,833 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 71,853 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Oct 2016 64,614 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 61,040 miles

Rear brake discs rusty on braking surface

Pass 10 Oct 2014 57,487 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 57,487 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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 10 Oct 2013 53,534 miles

slight play in track rods but not to excess

Pass 10 Oct 2012 50,153 miles

o/s door mirror damaged

play in steering rack but not to excess

some light corrosion on brake discs

Pass 11 Oct 2011 46,935 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2010 44,015 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 44,015 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 40,824 miles

front brake discs lipped - worn

nearside rear tyre nail in inner tread

offside steering rack end worn - some movement

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 13 Jan 2009 33,368 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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EA55 HVY is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol 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 HVY, 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 EA55 HVY registered?

EA55 HVY is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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