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HV05 FRN

2005 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

93,897 mi
Last recorded93,897 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 FRN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 93,897 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 93,897 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 85,858 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Mar 2017 85,858 miles

Emissions not tested oil level too low (7.4.B.1)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

oil level low

Pass 21 Mar 2016 79,569 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 78,270 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 70,663 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads getting low

Fail 20 Mar 2015 70,663 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads getting low

Pass 5 Mar 2014 64,542 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 64,542 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 59,652 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 55,073 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 50,394 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 42,008 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 42,008 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 34,629 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 25,097 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 FRN is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FRN, 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 FRN registered?

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

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