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FE55 HGG

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

156,389 mi
Last recorded156,389 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 HGG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 156,389 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Slight surface scratches on front windscreen

Fail 28 Jul 2017 156,388 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Slight surface scratches on front windscreen

Pass 2 Aug 2016 144,929 miles

Offside Front tie rod has slight play

oil leak

rear wiper blade

Fail 27 Jul 2016 144,752 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bad eath? (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Front tie rod has slight play

oil leak

rear wiper blade

Pass 29 Jul 2015 132,148 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

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

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 132,148 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 122,311 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

damage to n/s/r wheel arch & o/s/r door & sill

slight weep on n/s cv boot

Pass 30 Jul 2013 120,086 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2013 120,068 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 105,014 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

screen damaged

Fail 25 Jul 2012 104,838 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

screen damaged

Pass 14 Jul 2011 83,487 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 83,084 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2010 66,147 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 50,069 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 36,257 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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FE55 HGG is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 FE55 HGG, 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 FE55 HGG registered?

FE55 HGG is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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