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HV05 FJP

2005 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

107,943 mi
Last recorded107,943 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 FJP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2017 107,943 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 97,380 miles

tyre tread depth

Pass 5 Aug 2015 91,325 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 91,297 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 81,186 miles

nearside front wheel bent on inner rim

nearside rear wheel bent on inner rim

noise from engine

rear brake discs corroded/wearing low

Fail 28 Jul 2014 81,143 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front wheel bent on inner rim

nearside rear wheel bent on inner rim

noise from engine

rear brake discs corroded/wearing low

Pass 1 Aug 2013 71,679 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded/ wearing

slight noise from offside rear wheel

slight play in steeing on nearside

wiper blades wearing

Fail 25 Jul 2013 71,671 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

rear brake discs corroded/ wearing

slight noise from offside rear wheel

slight play in steeing on nearside

wiper blades wearing

Pass 26 Jul 2012 62,889 miles

Slight play in steering rack mounting bushes

Fail 26 Jul 2012 62,887 miles

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

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

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

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

Slight play in steering rack mounting bushes

Pass 29 Jul 2011 54,647 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2011 54,647 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 45,305 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 42,278 miles

nearside rear tyre worn down to limit

offside rear tyre wearing close to limit

slight scoring to windscreen nearside

Pass 3 Oct 2008 33,646 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 28,532 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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HV05 FJP is a 2005 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FJP, 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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HV05 FJP is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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