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HV55 FTP

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

100,982 mi
Last recorded100,982 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 100,982 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 100,971 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 May 2016 97,539 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 97,539 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2015 88,756 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 88,748 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 May 2014 78,529 miles

offside inner steering joint slight play

Fail 18 Jul 2013 70,767 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

center exhaust bracket is broken, but exhaust is still supported

Pass 18 Jul 2013 70,767 miles

center exhaust bracket is broken, but exhaust is still supported

Pass 22 Oct 2012 67,091 miles

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER SPLIT.

Fail 18 Oct 2012 67,091 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

BLUE BULBS FITTED TO NUMBER PLATE LAMPS.

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER SPLIT.

Pass 2 Nov 2011 62,479 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 55,717 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 45,902 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 45,902 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 34,802 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 34,589 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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 FTP is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FTP, 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 FTP registered?

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

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