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HV05 FLH

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,755 mi
Last recorded94,755 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 FLH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2017 94,755 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 86,802 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 77,034 miles

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2015 77,034 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2015 76,371 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s inner track rod knuckle slight play

Pass 15 Mar 2014 70,288 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Mar 2014 70,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Mar 2013 65,438 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

high level brake light not working

Pass 22 Mar 2013 65,438 miles

high level brake light not working

Fail 16 Mar 2013 65,414 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

elm light on

Pass 17 Mar 2012 63,234 miles

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

t,p,m.s. warning light lit on the dash

Fail 16 Mar 2012 63,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

t,p,m.s. warning light lit on the dash

Pass 18 Mar 2011 51,396 miles

both front inner steering arm balljoints have slight play

front and rear brake discs are heavily worn

Fail 17 Mar 2011 51,396 miles

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

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

both front inner steering arm balljoints have slight play

front and rear brake discs are heavily worn

Pass 17 Mar 2010 43,901 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 35,428 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 28,279 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2008 28,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear 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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HV05 FLH is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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