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HV55 BCU

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

62,622 mi
Last recorded62,622 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 BCU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 62,622 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 62,593 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 56,918 miles

Nearside Front Inner rack joint has slight play

Undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Aug 2015 56,918 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened & offside front (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner rack joint has slight play

Undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Aug 2014 52,090 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 52,090 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 49,068 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2013 49,068 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 46,260 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 43,035 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2010 36,099 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 36,099 miles

Offside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 28,447 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 18,439 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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HV55 BCU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 HV55 BCU, 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 HV55 BCU registered?

HV55 BCU is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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The MOT history for HV55 BCU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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