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HV55 UVP

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

100,302 mi
Last recorded100,302 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2020 100,302 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 100,291 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) excessive play found from rack through NSF wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 93,608 miles

Front Shock absorbers corroded.

Nearside Front Brake fluid discolouring.

Pass 21 Mar 2018 92,008 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 92,008 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2018 91,577 miles

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

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play both (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported mount broken (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 79,012 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread just in MOT pass limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 64,654 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inners of rear (3.5.1i)

n/s/r wheel arch damaged

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge ,tread lowish on o/s/r tyre

Fail 26 Nov 2015 64,654 miles

Ball joint has excessive play o/s bottom (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inners of rear (3.5.1i)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge ,tread lowish on o/s/r tyre

Pass 2 Dec 2014 53,151 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2014 53,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 41,289 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 38,836 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 35,724 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 33,024 miles

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

child seat fitted to the offside rear

cracks around the nearside front and nearside rear tyre outer wall but not throungh to ply

nail in the nearside rear tyre

Fail 27 Jan 2011 33,024 miles

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

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

child seat fitted to the offside rear

cracks around the nearside front and nearside rear tyre outer wall but not throungh to ply

nail in the nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Dec 2009 29,094 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 24,381 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2008 24,381 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 UVP is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 UVP, 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 UVP registered?

HV55 UVP is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 November 2005.

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