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HV55 FDN

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

102,810 mi
Last recorded102,810 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2018 102,810 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Dec 2018 102,810 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 97,215 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Play in inner steering rack joint

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both sides (2.7.2a)

Fail 13 Dec 2017 97,214 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Play in inner steering rack joint

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both sides (2.7.2a)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 87,275 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

after market steering lock used

Fail 16 Jan 2015 87,054 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Steering lock inadvertently engaging (2.1.4a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 75,382 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 75,382 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 64,614 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 64,614 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 64,126 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 64,126 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)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 44,032 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 30,115 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 30,115 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 25,395 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 25,395 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

small play in steering rack

Pass 2 Oct 2008 19,897 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 FDN is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FDN, 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 FDN registered?

HV55 FDN is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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