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HV55 HRK

2005 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

96,155 mi
Last recorded96,155 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 HRK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2014 96,155 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 8 Sep 2014 96,155 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 84,516 miles

Nail in front tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 77,542 miles

both number plates damaged

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

grease around nearside front hub/cv gaiter

Fail 24 Aug 2012 77,496 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both number plates damaged

grease around nearside front hub/cv gaiter

Pass 22 Aug 2011 68,868 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2011 68,868 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 58,249 miles

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

damage to rear number plate and bodywork

Fail 25 Aug 2010 58,249 miles

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

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

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

damage to rear number plate and bodywork

Pass 28 Aug 2009 48,517 miles

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

damage to nearside rear light lense

Fail 28 Aug 2009 48,517 miles

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

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

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

damage to nearside rear light lense

Pass 26 Aug 2008 37,039 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

damage to bodywork and nearside rear light lense

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 HRK is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HRK, 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 HRK registered?

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

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