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HV55 EYP

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

156,704 mi
Last recorded156,704 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2015 156,704 miles

emissions not tested(engine oil below minimum)

nearside wiper split

undertray fitted

Fail 19 Sep 2015 156,678 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

emissions not tested(engine oil below minimum)

nearside wiper split

undertray fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2014 144,650 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 144,650 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 129,071 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 107,564 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both steering arms slight play

Fail 3 Sep 2012 107,564 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both steering arms slight play

Pass 5 Sep 2011 94,425 miles

Comb stalk switch in secure.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside lower section of wind screen cracked.

Fail 5 Sep 2011 94,425 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Comb stalk switch in secure.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside lower section of wind screen cracked.

Pass 6 Sep 2010 82,560 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 82,498 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 72,808 miles

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

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn to 3mm and 2mm, advise replacement, limited tread remaining

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres on 2mm, only 0.4mm useable tread remaining and perished on areas of sidewall and tread, advise replacement [195/65H15]

Pass 17 Sep 2008 53,953 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 EYP 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 61.5%.

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

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