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HV55 FZF

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

103,464 mi
Last recorded103,464 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 FZF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 103,464 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

front cross member cover plate corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2017 103,464 miles

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

front cross member cover plate corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2015 96,400 miles

Engine covers fitted.

Under trays fitted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 81,176 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 63,602 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 63,370 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 39,589 miles

Osf play in steering rack

Fail 17 Oct 2012 39,589 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Osf play in steering rack

Pass 1 Oct 2011 27,375 miles

rear discs poor condition

Fail 1 Oct 2011 27,375 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/r brake binding slightly

rear discs poor condition

Pass 9 Aug 2010 26,232 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 20,428 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 13,400 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2008 13,400 miles

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

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

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 FZF is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FZF, 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 FZF is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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