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HV55 HRU

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

84,807 mi
Last recorded84,807 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 HRU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 84,807 miles

Offside Front inner tie rod has play

Fail 27 Nov 2018 84,807 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front inner tie rod has play

Pass 4 Oct 2017 83,498 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2017 83,498 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 81,040 miles

Front tyres worn to 2mm tread depth and worn smooth on inner edges.

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 81,040 miles

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

Front tyres worn to 2mm tread depth and worn smooth on inner edges.

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 73,529 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 73,529 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 65,272 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Rear tyres perished.

Fail 25 Sep 2014 65,272 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Rear tyres perished.

Pass 15 Oct 2013 56,900 miles

All tyres age cracked.

Fail 15 Oct 2013 56,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

All tyres age cracked.

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 46,280 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 21 Aug 2012 46,280 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2011 39,040 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 34,459 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 27,386 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 22,359 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 HRU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HRU, 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 HRU registered?

HV55 HRU is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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