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HV55 RWZ

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

101,465 mi
Last recorded101,465 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 101,465 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

NSF Fog lamp inoperative

NSF Mirror glass cracked

Fail 10 Jan 2017 101,459 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

NSF Fog lamp inoperative

NSF Mirror glass cracked

Fail 8 Nov 2016 101,402 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s/r lateral (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s/r and o/s/r (1.4.A.2f)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release n/s/f (5.2.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush o/s/f lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s/f (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/f and o/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. rear axle (4.1.A.1a)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/s/f - o/s/f - n/s/r - o/s/r (3.5.1i)

coil spring broken n/s/r (2.4.C.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged n/s ()

Oil leak ()

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components. MIL lamp illuminated.

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 96,157 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2015 96,079 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2014 85,181 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 77,083 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 74,435 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 19 Oct 2012 74,435 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 66,133 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 57,143 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 47,918 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 37,632 miles

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

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

SLIGHT BUCKLE ON O/S/R INNER WHEEL RIM BOTH REAR TYRES ON 3MM

Pass 31 Oct 2008 37,632 miles

SLIGHT BUCKLE ON O/S/R INNER WHEEL RIM BOTH REAR TYRES ON 3MM

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 RWZ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RWZ, 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 RWZ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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