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HV55 FTF

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,853 mi
Last recorded132,853 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 132,853 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 126,280 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 121,434 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 112,560 miles

oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2014 100,112 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 99,670 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 85,695 miles

slight play in both steering arms

Fail 29 Aug 2013 85,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

slight play in both steering arms

Pass 22 Jun 2012 79,276 miles

airbag light on

Fail 12 Jun 2012 79,218 miles

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

airbag light on

Fail 27 Jun 2011 70,651 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both wiper blades are worn

Pass 27 Jun 2011 70,651 miles

both wiper blades are worn

Pass 22 Jun 2010 68,613 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 50,859 miles

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

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

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)

Fail 3 Feb 2009 50,816 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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)

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 FTF is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FTF, 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 FTF registered?

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

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