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HV05 BXX

2005 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,291 mi
Last recorded141,291 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 BXX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2017 141,291 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play Drumstick (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 141,291 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play Drumstick (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 134,461 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 121,759 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r tyre wearing low

Fail 2 Apr 2015 121,759 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 Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 14 Apr 2014 110,063 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 105,325 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 105,325 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 95,524 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Apr 2011 78,198 miles

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

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

free play at nearside steering rack track arm

Pass 1 Apr 2011 78,198 miles

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

free play at nearside steering rack track arm

Pass 27 Apr 2010 64,166 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 48,143 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 35,992 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 35,992 miles

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

O/S/R tyre 2mm & N/S/F 2.5mm apprpox.

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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HV05 BXX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HV05 BXX, 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 HV05 BXX registered?

HV05 BXX is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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