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H5 PVE

1996 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

55,554 mi
Last recorded55,554 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 1996 Renault Megane86,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 PVE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 55,554 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2024 55,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 55,554 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2023 55,554 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 55,552 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 55,420 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 55,420 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 54,947 miles

Nearside Front sill corroded

Offside Front sill corroded

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

rear cross member corroded

Pass 14 May 2019 54,204 miles

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

Rear cross member corroded

Pass 9 May 2018 53,675 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2017 52,978 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 52,967 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 May 2016 52,461 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 52,461 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2015 52,025 miles

Major oil leak

Pass 13 May 2014 51,192 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 50,691 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 May 2013 50,691 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 50,267 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 49,759 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 49,759 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 49,208 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 48,308 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 48,302 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 May 2008 47,287 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 45,833 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 44,391 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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H5 PVE is a 1996 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 1996 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 86,466 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 H5 PVE, 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 30 years old, this Renault Megane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H5 PVE registered?

H5 PVE is a 1996 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 May 1996.

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