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HV55 FVE

2005 Renault Megane

Green Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

154,153 mi
Last recorded154,153 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 FVE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 154,153 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 138,891 miles

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

hi level brake lamp not working

Fail 2 Jan 2018 138,891 miles

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

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

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

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

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

hi level brake lamp not working

Pass 24 Jan 2017 128,190 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 118,230 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 118,230 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 107,380 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2014 107,380 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 95,804 miles

Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded were the join flexy

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front cv boot has a slight leak of grease arond clip

Fail 2 Dec 2013 95,804 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded were the join flexy

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front cv boot has a slight leak of grease arond clip

nearside front track rod has slight play

Pass 8 Dec 2012 83,823 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 Dec 2012 83,823 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 75,241 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 75,241 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

n/s and o/s wiper blades slight split

Pass 3 Nov 2011 74,832 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

slight split on n/s/f wiper blade

Fail 2 Nov 2011 74,832 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

slight split on n/s/f wiper blade

Pass 16 Nov 2010 67,850 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 67,850 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 54,285 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 46,021 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 FVE is a 2005 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 FVE, 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 FVE is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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