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HV55 RTZ

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

146,268 mi
Last recorded146,268 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 RTZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 146,268 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 138,285 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both of (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 138,285 miles

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

Nearside Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings rack end (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both of (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 124,561 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2014 112,838 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 112,838 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 103,029 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 103,029 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 28 Jul 2012 92,525 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 92,525 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 79,109 miles

slight play in both steering arm ball joints

Pass 3 Aug 2010 69,464 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 69,164 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 69,158 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 64,542 miles

both hand brake cables starting to deteriorate

nsr brake pipe flexi is not of standard fit

slight play in both rackends

Pass 27 Sep 2008 49,548 miles

Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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 RTZ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RTZ, 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 RTZ registered?

HV55 RTZ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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