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HV55 FTA

2005 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,229 mi
Last recorded97,229 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 FTA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2014 97,229 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 96,609 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 77,719 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Oct 2012 73,044 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 73,044 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 64,836 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

play in nearside and offside rack ends

Pass 6 Oct 2010 59,301 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 59,176 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 52,828 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 45,673 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 FTA is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FTA, 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 FTA registered?

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

Is HV55 FTA safe to buy?

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