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HV55 UBK

2005 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

212,330 mi
Last recorded212,330 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 UBK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 212,330 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under tray insecure

Fail 11 Apr 2018 212,330 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under tray insecure

Pass 2 Apr 2017 203,742 miles

Offside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2017 203,742 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2015 118,125 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2015 118,125 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front steering rack inner joint play

Offside Front steering rack inner joint play

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 103,361 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2013 90,681 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre out of shape 205/50w17

o/s/r tyre perished 205/50w17

Fail 2 May 2013 90,681 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside 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 offside rear tyre

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

n/s/r tyre out of shape 205/50w17

o/s/r tyre perished 205/50w17

Fail 4 May 2012 83,266 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front inner steering arms have slight play

front dics poor

rear discs poor

Pass 4 May 2012 83,266 miles

both front inner steering arms have slight play

front dics poor

rear discs poor

Pass 5 May 2011 73,826 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2011 73,826 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 71,836 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 71,836 miles

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 56,787 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 111,333 miles

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

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

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

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

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 UBK is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel 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 UBK, 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 UBK is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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