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HV05 BYY

2005 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

126,271 mi
Last recorded126,271 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2015 126,271 miles

osf outer sill damaged/ osf drop link worn

Fail 14 Oct 2015 126,271 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

osf outer sill damaged/ osf drop link worn

Pass 14 Oct 2014 114,892 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 104,915 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 104,908 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 102,349 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Mar 2013 102,362 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 91,673 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 79,834 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2011 79,834 miles

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 68,880 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 68,743 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 56,767 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 43,204 miles

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

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

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 BYY is a 2005 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HV05 BYY, 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 BYY registered?

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

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