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HV55 UUB

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,629 mi
Last recorded65,629 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 UUB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 65,629 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Fail 10 Mar 2020 95,595 miles

Front Position lamp not working nearside and offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Pass 8 Mar 2019 78,013 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface cracked (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 78,013 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface cracked (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 71,315 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 66,085 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 66,085 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 59,513 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 53,471 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 45,522 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 40,111 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 40,111 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 36,100 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2011 36,100 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 16 Dec 2010 33,737 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 33,737 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 33,701 miles

engine under tray fitted at time of test

Fail 17 Dec 2009 33,701 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine under tray fitted at time of test

Fail 20 Nov 2009 30,699 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in o/s/f lower link rod.

Pass 28 Oct 2008 23,883 miles

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 UUB is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,998cc 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 UUB, 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 UUB is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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