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HG55 BFN

2005 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,503 mi
Last recorded151,503 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 BFN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 151,503 miles

Offside outer sill damage

rear tailgate can not open from outside of vehicle can from inside

Fail 2 Oct 2015 151,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm badly worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm badly worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside outer sill damage

rear tailgate can not open from outside of vehicle can from inside

Fail 24 Sep 2014 127,775 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

offside outer sill damage

Pass 24 Sep 2014 127,775 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

offside outer sill damage

Pass 2 Oct 2013 105,760 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

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

offside door sill damage

Pass 5 Oct 2012 90,431 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Sep 2011 78,678 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight play ns steering rack end

Pass 28 Sep 2010 68,268 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 54,979 miles

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2008

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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HG55 BFN is a 2005 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HG55 BFN, 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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HG55 BFN is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 October 2005.

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