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HV55 EEO

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

129,728 mi
Last recorded129,728 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 EEO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 129,728 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 1 Aug 2024 129,728 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 10 Jul 2023 118,118 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 corers (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both headlamps misted

both iner tie arm play

Pass 23 Jul 2022 113,851 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 111,784 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 109,820 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 106,966 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 103,759 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 100,895 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 100,893 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 98,411 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2016 98,411 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 96,959 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Jul 2015 96,959 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 94,660 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 94,659 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 92,581 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 92,581 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 89,993 miles

eye level stop not working

Pass 27 Jul 2011 82,775 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 69,951 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2010 69,951 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 56,233 miles

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

rear wiperblade split

Pass 20 Aug 2008 49,515 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 EEO is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 EEO, 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 EEO registered?

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

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