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HV55 FPA

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,328 mi
Last recorded120,328 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 FPA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 120,328 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rack End (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2016 120,328 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rack End (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 112,533 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment knocking (2.5.A.1c)

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

both rear tyre walls damaged

park brake 16% only just passable

tape holding park brake lever together

Fail 8 Aug 2015 112,533 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment knocking (2.5.A.1c)

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

both rear tyre walls damaged

park brake 16% only just passable

tape holding park brake lever together

Pass 11 Aug 2014 103,114 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Aug 2014 103,114 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2013 90,433 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front suspension top mounts stiff in operation

Pass 23 Jun 2012 82,450 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2012 82,450 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 69,786 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 60,646 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 45,893 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 9 Jul 2009 45,893 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 42,007 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 42,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 FPA is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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