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HV55 XHG

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

77,324 mi
Last recorded77,324 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 XHG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 77,324 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre split/perished

Pass 8 Sep 2017 76,062 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 76,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 69,362 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 60,735 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Fail 29 Sep 2015 60,733 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective warning lamp on (5.4.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 2 Sep 2014 56,957 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all brake discs becoming worn & corroded

both rear shock absorbers slightly corroded

nearside front tyre becoming badly cracked/perished and worn on edges

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit (2mm)

nearside side repeater becoming insecure

offside rear tyre becoming worn (3mm)

slight gearbox oil leaks

slight play felt in nearside steering arm

Pass 5 Sep 2013 49,278 miles

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

all brake discs becoming corroded

n/s side indicator becoming insecure

n/s/r tyre becoming worn

slight play n/s steering arm

Fail 4 Sep 2013 49,275 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

all brake discs becoming corroded

n/s side indicator becoming insecure

n/s/r tyre becoming worn

slight play n/s steering arm

Pass 3 Sep 2012 49,227 miles

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

n/s side indicator becoming insecure

o/s/f tyre becoming worn on inner edge

slight play in n/s steering arm

Pass 2 Sep 2011 37,648 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight damage to near side front tyre side wall

Fail 2 Sep 2011 37,647 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 34,208 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 29,549 miles

All brake pads are a bit low.

Both front tyres,treads are worn almost smooth on outer edges.

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front hub has slight sideways play,possibly wear inside steering rack.

Fail 21 Aug 2008 21,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 21,980 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 XHG is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XHG, 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 XHG registered?

HV55 XHG is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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