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HG05 JVJ

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

53,916 mi
Last recorded53,916 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 JVJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2020 53,916 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 50,068 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 50,067 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

R B T handbrake 16% (min 16%)

Fail 20 Mar 2019 50,029 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault due to test, light may go out when wheels road rotate. (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn wishbone. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 48,330 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2018 48,330 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 46,748 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 45,866 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 45,842 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)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 43,347 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 39,824 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2014 39,824 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Dec 2013 38,671 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2013 36,037 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 33,896 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

VISABLE BODY DAMAGE TO N/S REAR WING AND BUMPER.

Fail 10 Jan 2012 33,889 miles

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

VISABLE BODY DAMAGE TO N/S REAR WING AND BUMPER.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 30,316 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 23,583 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 23,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside 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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HG05 JVJ 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 57.9%.

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 HG05 JVJ, 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 HG05 JVJ registered?

HG05 JVJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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The MOT history for HG05 JVJ shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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