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HV55 FRJ

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

69,502 mi
Last recorded69,502 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 FRJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2014 69,502 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 69,493 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 57,582 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 57,574 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 43,557 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Knocking from inside steering rack assy

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Air bag light on

Fail 16 Oct 2012 43,554 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Knocking from inside steering rack assy

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Air bag light on

Pass 12 Oct 2011 31,702 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 31,702 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 26,464 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 20,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 20,308 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 14,396 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 FRJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FRJ, 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 FRJ registered?

HV55 FRJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 September 2005.

Is HV55 FRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV55 FRJ shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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