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HV55 EYL

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

110,685 mi
Last recorded110,685 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 EYL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2016 110,685 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Nov 2015 101,248 miles

Centre stop light inoperative

Nearside door mirror cracked

items removed from screen

oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2015 101,243 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Centre stop light inoperative

Nearside door mirror cracked

items removed from screen

oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2014 87,630 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 87,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front inner arm has play

Pass 23 Jan 2013 79,139 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 70,190 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 62,607 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 59,444 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 59,429 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 41,972 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 38,740 miles

offside and nearside front bottom arm front bushes slight movement

offside front tyre slightly out of shape

slight play in offside rackend

Fail 5 Jun 2008 38,739 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside and nearside front bottom arm front bushes slight movement

offside front tyre slightly out of shape

slight play in offside rackend

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 EYL is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EYL, 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 EYL registered?

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

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