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HV55 EYK

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,273 mi
Last recorded70,273 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 EYK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 70,273 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 70,273 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 65,413 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 65,413 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering system excessively rough front top mount bearings (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 59,655 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

misting of oil under the car

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus has perching cracks (4.1.E.1)

both front track rod end inner arms has play

Fail 29 Aug 2017 59,653 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus has perching cracks (4.1.E.1)

both front track rod end inner arms has play

both front tyres worn on edges

misting of oil under the car

Pass 30 Aug 2016 56,571 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint Both Sides (2.4.G.2)

N/S/F Tyre Worn On Outer Edge

N/S/R Tyre Has Cracks In Tread

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 52,425 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 48,038 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front wiper rubbers smearing screen

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering lock only locks on left hand turn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Aug 2014 48,035 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front wiper rubbers smearing screen

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering lock only locks on left hand turn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2013 44,269 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 39,792 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Sep 2012 39,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2011 34,447 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 29,976 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 29,976 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 26,147 miles

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

cracks to rear tyre walls

front and rear brake discs worn

front and rear brake pads worn

Fail 16 Sep 2009 26,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

cracks to rear tyre walls

front and rear brake discs worn

front and rear brake pads worn

Pass 3 Sep 2008 22,364 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 EYK is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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