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HV55 SVN

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

77,635 mi
Last recorded77,635 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 SVN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 77,635 miles

Front brake discs corroded

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2018 77,625 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 May 2016 71,849 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 71,849 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 63,926 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

n/s/f tyre -wear to inner/outer edges.

tyre pressures low-corrected.

Pass 6 Jun 2014 47,202 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear brake discs- slight wear/corrosion.

Fail 6 Jun 2014 47,202 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear brake discs- slight wear/corrosion.

Pass 26 Jun 2013 33,916 miles

front pads look low

rear discs corroding

rear inner pads look low

slight play in both steering rack inner arms

Fail 21 Jun 2013 33,916 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear discs corroding

rear inner pads look low

front pads look low

slight play in both steering rack inner arms

Pass 13 Jun 2012 33,222 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 33,222 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Jun 2011 31,485 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 31,485 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 30,293 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 30,293 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 19,700 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 14,690 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 SVN is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 SVN, 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 SVN registered?

HV55 SVN is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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The MOT history for HV55 SVN shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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