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HV55 XGB

2005 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

82,405 mi
Last recorded82,405 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 XGB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 82,405 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 75,025 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Sill has damage

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

Fail 6 Jul 2017 74,923 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Sill has damage

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 66,389 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 66,389 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)

Fail 3 Jul 2015 60,746 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 60,746 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 53,768 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2014 53,768 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 46,286 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 39,452 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 35,257 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 34,046 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 32,267 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 28,997 miles

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 XGB is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XGB, 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 XGB registered?

HV55 XGB is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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