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HV55 NCF

2005 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

167,470 mi
Last recorded167,470 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 NCF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2014 167,470 miles

front discs bad pitting inner face

o/s/r wheel rim inner edge damaged

Fail 15 Sep 2014 167,470 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front discs bad pitting inner face

o/s/r wheel rim inner edge damaged

Fail 12 Sep 2013 154,789 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 154,789 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 145,091 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 140,336 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Nov 2011 140,336 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 108,164 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2010 108,164 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2009 87,848 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 87,848 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 63,534 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 NCF is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc 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 NCF, 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 NCF registered?

HV55 NCF is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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