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HV55 FWM

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,752 mi
Last recorded102,752 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 102,752 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Oct 2019 102,752 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Oct 2018 96,612 miles

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Slight play in nearside front steering rack arm

Fail 15 Oct 2018 96,612 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Front brake discs worn

Slight play in nearside front steering rack arm

Pass 10 Oct 2017 90,123 miles

Both rear tyres close to legal limit

Nearside rear shock absorber wet

Offside front steering rack end slight play

Pass 28 Sep 2016 84,062 miles

Corrosion on both front and nearside rear suspension coil springs

Slight play in offside steering rack inner tie rod

Pass 13 Oct 2015 78,584 miles

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

Nearside front tyre getting cloe to wear indicators

Slight corrosion on all suspension coil springs

Slight play in offside steering rack inner tie rod

Pass 15 Oct 2014 72,932 miles

Corrosion on all suspension coil springs

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 72,665 miles

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

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

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

Corrosion on all suspension coil springs

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 59,024 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Slight corrosion on both front suspension coil springs

Slight play in nearside steering rack inner tie rod

Pass 8 Oct 2012 46,568 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 40,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 33,837 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 23,988 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 23,988 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 17,832 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 FWM is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FWM, 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 FWM registered?

HV55 FWM is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 October 2005.

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