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HV55 UCB

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

61,319 mi
Last recorded61,319 miles
Recorded on18 May 2012
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 UCB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 May 2012 61,319 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 May 2012 61,319 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 47,333 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 47,333 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 35,388 miles

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

front number plate damaged

front wiper blades poor

Fail 10 Sep 2008 20,907 miles

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

both front tyres getting low 2.5 to 3mm

top mounts slightly noisy not excessive

Pass 10 Sep 2008 20,907 miles

both front tyres getting low 2.5 to 3mm

top mounts slightly noisy not excessive

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 UCB is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 UCB, 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 UCB registered?

HV55 UCB is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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