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HG55 LFF

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,973 mi
Last recorded103,973 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 LFF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 103,973 miles

All tyre valves perishing

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both headlamps, lenses cloudy/scratched

Gearbox mounting defective Mount to subframe, suspect worn ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front strut top bearing has slight play

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 103,971 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All tyre valves perishing

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both headlamps, lenses cloudy/scratched

Gearbox mounting defective Mount to subframe, suspect worn ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front strut top bearing has slight play

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 101,471 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong (5.2.3 (e))

under tray fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2017 98,090 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 94,955 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 90,570 miles

Centre stop lamp inop

Pass 6 Jun 2014 86,116 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 6 Jun 2014 86,116 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 80,486 miles

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

Slight play in both front inner rack balljoints.

Pass 12 Jun 2012 74,394 miles

rear pads are getting low

slight play in both inner rack joints

Pass 21 Jun 2011 66,799 miles

all brake disces slighty rusty

slight wear o,s and n,s of steering rack inner ball joints

Pass 23 Sep 2010 66,691 miles

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

nearside front steering rack arm has slight play in ball joint

nearside rear tyre is starting to go bold on outer edge

offside front steering rack arm ball joint has slight play

Fail 22 Sep 2010 66,691 miles

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

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

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

nearside front steering rack arm has slight play in ball joint

nearside front tyre is going bold on outter edge

offside front steering rack arm ball joint has slight play

Pass 5 Oct 2009 54,893 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 38,932 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

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

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 LFF is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 LFF, 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 HG55 LFF registered?

HG55 LFF is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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