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HV55 BNF

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

112,069 mi
Last recorded112,069 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 112,069 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 112,069 miles

Brake cable damaged broken (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 103,415 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 84,317 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 84,317 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 64,854 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2015 64,845 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 52,156 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 46,918 miles

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

Tips of N/S screen blade slightly torn

Pass 5 Jul 2012 42,221 miles

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 38,159 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 38,159 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front brake disc inner faces corroded

rear brake disc inner faces badly corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2010 32,476 miles

rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

rear wiper does not clear rear windows

Fail 18 Aug 2010 32,476 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

rear wiper does not clear rear windows

Pass 17 Sep 2009 27,483 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 19,993 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 19,992 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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 BNF is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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