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HV05 FND

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,258 mi
Last recorded101,258 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 101,258 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 101,250 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 91,185 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 76,912 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perished

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear tyre sidewall perished

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2016 73,390 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Going into caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded In clip (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 69,842 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 69,834 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located not seated in strut top correctly (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing lower hub swivel joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 69,651 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play hub carrier bearing (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

removed object from windscreen before carried out test

Pass 5 Sep 2014 63,809 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 63,809 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 58,673 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 58,661 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 58,603 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 58,603 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Fail 29 Jun 2011 57,137 miles

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

play detected at both offside and nearside front wheels possible wear in the steering rack (advise)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 57,137 miles

play detected at both offside and nearside front wheels possible wear in the steering rack (advise)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 48,024 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake discs slighty pitted

Pass 15 Jun 2009 38,318 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 35,343 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 35,343 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 FND is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FND, 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 FND registered?

HV05 FND is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 April 2005.

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