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HV55 UTT

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,433 mi
Last recorded104,433 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 UTT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 104,433 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Feb 2019 104,433 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 99,534 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 99,534 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting broken (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 95,467 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 88,081 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 78,969 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 70,673 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 66,413 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 66,320 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2012 61,942 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 61,942 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 May 2011 55,068 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 55,065 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 44,366 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 44,366 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 39,712 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 39,702 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 28,413 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2008 28,296 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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 UTT is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UTT, 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 UTT is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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