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HV05 ETE

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

96,101 mi
Last recorded96,101 miles
Recorded on21 May 2012
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 ETE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2012 96,101 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 May 2011 73,717 miles

both front steering arms slight play

o/s front shock absorber dust cover loose

Fail 27 May 2011 73,717 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

both front steering arms slight play

o/s front shock absorber dust cover loose

Pass 27 May 2010 49,504 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 49,504 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 35,159 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 35,159 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 23,871 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 23,871 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 ETE is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 HV05 ETE, 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 ETE registered?

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

Is HV05 ETE safe to buy?

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