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HG55 HVR

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

119,452 mi
Last recorded119,452 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 HVR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2018 119,452 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Dec 2018 119,350 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Dec 2017 113,094 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 108,128 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 108,128 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 97,945 miles

front brakes getting low

slight play in nsf steering rack

Fail 22 Oct 2015 97,945 miles

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

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

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

slight play in nsf steering rack

front brakes getting low

Pass 14 Oct 2014 82,733 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s rear tyre at at 2.5mm

o/s front lower suspension arm rear bush starting to perish

Fail 13 Oct 2014 82,733 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear brake discs worn

n/s rear tyre at at 2.5mm

o/s front lower suspension arm rear bush starting to perish

Pass 18 Oct 2013 72,232 miles

nearside front tyre worn inside edge

Fail 17 Oct 2013 72,232 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn inside edge

Pass 11 Oct 2012 62,432 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 21 Oct 2011 55,387 miles

front brake pads look low/wipers smearing screen and knocking

Pass 22 Oct 2010 47,877 miles

offside rear wheel rim damaged/hand brake lever sticking

Fail 21 Oct 2010 47,877 miles

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

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

offside rear wheel rim damaged/hand brake lever sticking

Fail 21 Oct 2010 47,872 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearside front tyre has 3mm of tread remaining and is worn on edges, close to reacing cords

nearside steering rack arm has slight play

offside front tyre has 3mm of tread remaining and is worn on edges, close to reaching cords

offside steering rack arm has slight play

Pass 22 Oct 2009 39,240 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 30,370 miles

drivers wiper blade split at ends.

front brake pads 90% worn.~ discs close to wear limit.

n/s front tyre tread 2mm,~ o/s front tyre tread 3mm. size.205/50.zr17 y.

rear pads 50% worn,+ lip on discs.

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 HVR is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HG55 HVR, 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 HVR is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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