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HV55 UBG

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

150,614 mi
Last recorded150,614 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 UBG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 150,614 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 16 May 2016 150,293 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Centre exhaust mounting detached

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 5 Jun 2015 139,258 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 129,544 miles

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

both steering arms slightly worn

Fail 3 Jun 2014 129,541 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

both steering arms slightly worn

Pass 4 Jun 2013 121,581 miles

Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside and offside steering arms slightly worn

Fail 4 Jun 2013 121,581 miles

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

Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside and offside steering arms slightly worn

Pass 6 Jun 2012 112,841 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front brake discs slightly corroded and worn

both strut top bearings seized

nearside steering arm slightly worn

Fail 5 Jun 2012 112,841 miles

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

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front brake discs slightly corroded and worn

both strut top bearings seized

nearside steering arm slightly worn

Pass 6 Jun 2011 106,634 miles

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

both front wipers slightly worn

front registration plate fracrtured

nearside steering arm slightly worn

Fail 6 Jun 2011 106,634 miles

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

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

both front wipers slightly worn

front registration plate fracrtured

nearside steering arm slightly worn

Pass 27 May 2010 75,641 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside steering arm has relative movement at its fixing

Fail 27 May 2010 75,641 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside steering arm has relative movement at its fixing

Pass 29 May 2009 45,817 miles

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

nearside steering arm has relative movement at its fixings

Fail 29 May 2009 45,817 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

nearside steering arm has relative movement at its fixings

Pass 7 Jun 2008 24,266 miles

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

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

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 UBG is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 UBG, 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 UBG is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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