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HV55 UUW

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

116,291 mi
Last recorded116,291 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 UUW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 116,291 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 116,291 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 110,043 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 108,317 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Spare fitted tyre is perished and has nicks to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing is perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing is perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 108,313 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Front Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Spare fitted tyre is perished and has nicks to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing is perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing is perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 99,969 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

noise from inside of steering rack

offside front tyre is down to approx. 3mm of tread

Fail 8 Aug 2017 99,969 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak ()

nearside rear brake pads are starting to wear thin

noise from inside of steering rack

offside front tyre is down to approx. 3mm of tread

Pass 3 Aug 2016 89,057 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

knock from inside steering rack

rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2015 77,658 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Aug 2015 77,657 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings inner steering arm to rack area. (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 68,077 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in nearside end of rack, causing slight knock when stationary, [ see advisories ]

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 68,076 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)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in nearside end of rack, causing slight knock when stationary, [ see advisories ]

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2013 54,609 miles

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

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

both front brake discs lipped

Fail 28 Sep 2013 54,609 miles

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

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

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

both front brake discs lipped

Pass 15 Nov 2012 52,122 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2012 52,122 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)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 49,943 miles

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

o/s/f fog lamp fallen into bumper

Pass 16 Nov 2010 42,104 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 33,500 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 27,822 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside 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 UUW is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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