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HV55 FCM

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,876 mi
Last recorded141,876 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 FCM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 141,876 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Creaking coming from steering on lock to lock test (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 141,872 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Creaking coming from steering on lock to lock test (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 134,645 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 134,641 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 130,057 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 130,055 miles

Central Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 122,028 miles

o/s rear brake binding near excessive

play in steering rack inner joints

top engine mounting slightly worn

Pass 28 Jan 2015 118,027 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 103,407 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 82,946 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 82,946 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 64,898 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 44,705 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 34,210 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 28,515 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 26,519 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 FCM is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FCM, 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 FCM is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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