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HV55 FZR

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

114,457 mi
Last recorded114,457 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 FZR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 114,457 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 112,024 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 105,843 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 105,843 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 94,068 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 94,048 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 82,761 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 82,761 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 74,383 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2013 62,297 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

all brake pads corroded

front number plate cracked

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 20 Feb 2013 62,297 miles

all brake pads corroded

front number plate cracked

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 6 Dec 2011 56,607 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front tyres perished and cracked

Undertray fitted restricting inspection

Fail 25 Nov 2011 56,516 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering rack excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front tyres perished and cracked

Undertray fitted restricting inspection

Pass 30 Nov 2010 51,458 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 51,546 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

exhaust system has a broken weld and is loose, but is not leaking.

Pass 19 Nov 2009 46,462 miles

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)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 42,733 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front 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 FZR is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,870cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 FZR, 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 FZR registered?

HV55 FZR is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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