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HV55 HDG

2005 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 HDG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective backbox (6.1.2 (a))

engine covers + under tray fitted

Fail 12 Aug 2023

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp by indicator (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective backbox (6.1.2 (a))

engine covers + under tray fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2022 62,398 miles

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

engine covers + under tray fitted

Fail 3 Aug 2022 62,398 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

engine covers + under tray fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2021 62,358 miles

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

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 58,275 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 58,275 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 51,046 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 50,989 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 46,782 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity flickers when the indicators & hazard lights are being used (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 30 Aug 2018 46,782 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity flickers when the indicators & hazard lights are being used (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively fitted a 18" wiper blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively fitted a 24" wiper blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 31 Aug 2017 42,254 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside & offside ()

The engine has upper & lower covers fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2016 38,076 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

covers fitted

Fail 2 Sep 2016 38,076 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

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

covers fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2015 31,150 miles

nearside & offside rear indicators slightly discoloured

Fail 8 Sep 2015 31,150 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working fitted an llb581 amber bulb (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside & offside rear indicators slightly discoloured

Pass 9 Sep 2014 25,104 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear coil spring pig tail broken

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 9 Sep 2014 25,104 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Aug 2013 22,870 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 22,870 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 22,542 miles

N/S/FRONT TYRE VERY LOW ON EDGES

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 21,394 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 18,296 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 16,768 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 15,046 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 HDG is a 2005 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 HDG, 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 HDG is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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