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HV55 PVT

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

108,300 mi
Last recorded108,300 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 PVT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 108,300 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play in inner rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 108,299 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center to rear joint excessively leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to center joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play in inner rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 107,752 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Oct 2019 107,752 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Oct 2018 104,436 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 100,720 miles

Central Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 100,695 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Central Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 96,464 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 96,282 miles

Front Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 93,241 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 86,172 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 18 Jul 2014 86,091 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)

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

Offside 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 nearside front tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 77,637 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 67,861 miles

slight play n/s steering arm

slight play o/s steering arm

Pass 4 Aug 2011 54,645 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 43,656 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 30,880 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 25,036 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 PVT is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PVT, 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 PVT is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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