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HV55 FDU

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

90,957 mi
Last recorded90,957 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2013
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2013 90,957 miles

Offside rear tyre worn to 2mm.Tyre size 205/55x16.

Rear Brake-discs are wearing thin.(Requires measuring).

Small ammount of play found in the Offside steering arm (axial) joint.

Pass 15 Nov 2012 81,865 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 81,865 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 73,304 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2011 73,304 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2010 63,562 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 63,562 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 53,784 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 53,783 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

N/S/R tyre has nail in it

Fail 29 Oct 2009 53,775 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)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

N/S mirror lens cracked

Pass 24 Oct 2008 40,488 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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 FDU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 FDU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HV55 FDU?

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What year was HV55 FDU registered?

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

Is HV55 FDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV55 FDU shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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