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HV55 EKU

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,245 mi
Last recorded100,245 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2012
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2012 100,245 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 94,405 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 94,405 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 70,942 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

rear brake discs worn

wear in nearside steering rack, track rod

Fail 4 Oct 2010 70,942 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

rear brake discs worn

wear in nearside steering rack, track rod

Pass 1 Sep 2009 57,294 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 27 Sep 2008 45,391 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Sep 2008 45,359 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 EKU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 EKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HV55 EKU registered?

HV55 EKU is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 September 2005.

Is HV55 EKU safe to buy?

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