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HV55 NBF

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

88,040 mi
Last recorded88,040 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 NBF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 88,040 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 81,208 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 81,206 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 75,416 miles

front and rear brake disc inner surfaces very worn

Fail 9 Mar 2015 75,414 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front and rear brake disc inner surfaces very worn

Pass 28 Feb 2014 72,047 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 72,017 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 62,369 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 62,367 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 57,693 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 57,693 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 51,034 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 47,953 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 47,953 miles

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

front and rear brake discs rusted and lipped

Pass 15 Sep 2009 39,865 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 39,836 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 29,281 miles

n/s front rack end inner joint worn to limit

n/s front road wheel inner rim damaged

o/s rear tyre low on limit

Fail 16 Sep 2008 29,281 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s front rack end inner joint worn to limit

n/s front road wheel inner rim damaged

o/s rear tyre low on limit

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 NBF is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 NBF, 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 NBF is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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