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HV55 ZXW

2005 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

214,452 mi
Last recorded214,452 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2014 214,452 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear disks corroded on inner faces

windscreen chipped

windscreen cracked at bottom

Fail 24 Nov 2014 214,452 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear disks corroded on inner faces

windscreen chipped

windscreen cracked at bottom

Pass 2 Dec 2013 198,574 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 198,574 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 176,104 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2012 176,104 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 147,532 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)

n/s/r tyre out of shape

Fail 26 Nov 2011 147,532 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

n/s/r tyre out of shape

Pass 27 Nov 2010 120,250 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 90,498 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 61,688 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play in n/s and o/s steering rack ends

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 ZXW is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ZXW, 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 ZXW registered?

HV55 ZXW is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 November 2005.

Is HV55 ZXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV55 ZXW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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