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HV55 BTO

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

37,230 mi
Last recorded37,230 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 BTO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 37,230 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 35,650 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 34,381 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 34,377 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 32,891 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 30,869 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 30,869 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 29,097 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 27,232 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 25,399 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 25,399 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 23,351 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 20,927 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 19,100 miles

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

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)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 15,878 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 13,197 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 10,430 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 5,243 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 BTO is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 HV55 BTO, 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 BTO registered?

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

Is HV55 BTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV55 BTO shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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