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HV55 BSY

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

57,378 mi
Last recorded57,378 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 BSY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 57,378 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2018 57,378 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 54,508 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2017 54,508 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 50,034 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 44,937 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 44,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 40,512 miles

play in offside rackend

play in naerside rackend

Fail 19 Dec 2013 40,512 miles

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

play in offside rackend

play in naerside rackend

Pass 20 Dec 2012 34,953 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 29,667 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 29,667 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 28,485 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nsr outer tyre wall perished

Pass 16 Oct 2009 24,432 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 20,612 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 20,612 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 BSY is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BSY, 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 BSY registered?

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

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