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HV55 BND

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

127,046 mi
Last recorded127,046 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 BND
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 127,046 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 127,046 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake discs worn lipped in seriously poor condition and only braking on 50% of inner face

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

rear brake discs worn lipped in seriously poor condition and only braking on 30% of inner face

Pass 9 Apr 2016 122,265 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 116,001 miles

offside electric window not working

Fail 6 Mar 2015 115,795 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

offside electric window not working

Pass 10 Mar 2014 106,715 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 106,715 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 105,930 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 105,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 105,106 miles

front brake pads setting low

n/s window wiper end split but still clearing screen

Fail 22 Mar 2012 101,557 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 101,557 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 83,096 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 83,096 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 51,505 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn thin

front brake pads worn below half way

o/s/r tyre worn low

rear inner brake pads worn low

smoke not detected during smoke test, not tested

Fail 16 Mar 2009 51,505 miles

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

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)

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

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

front brake discs worn thin

front brake pads worn below half way

o/s/r tyre worn low

rear inner brake pads worn low

smoke not detected during smoke test, not tested

Pass 3 Apr 2008 24,867 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2008 24,867 miles

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

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

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

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

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 BND is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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