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HV05 JBY

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

70,975 mi
Last recorded70,975 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 JBY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 70,975 miles

damage to n/s mirror lens

damage to o/s/f door

high level brake light not working

play in n/s and o/s of steering rack

some binding to n/s/r wheel when rotated

wiper blades smearing screen

Fail 7 Jul 2017 70,941 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damage to n/s mirror lens

damage to o/s/f door

high level brake light not working

play in n/s and o/s of steering rack

some binding to n/s/r wheel when rotated

wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 17 May 2016 63,374 miles

n/s/r tyre down to wear bars

o/s/f shockabsorber dust cover deteriated

play in n/s and o/s of steering rack

rear brake pads getting low

rear number plate deteriating

Fail 7 May 2016 63,140 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s/r tyre down to wear bars

o/s/f shockabsorber dust cover deteriated

play in n/s and o/s of steering rack

rear brake pads getting low

rear number plate deteriating

Pass 22 Apr 2015 55,337 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s door mirror glass damaged

play in n/s and o/s of steering rack

rear brake pads appear to be getting low

rear number plate deteriating

wiper blades smearing screen

Fail 20 Apr 2015 55,316 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)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s door mirror glass damaged

play in n/s and o/s of steering rack

rear brake pads appear to be getting low

rear number plate deteriating

wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 4 Apr 2014 47,337 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Feb 2013 42,621 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 39,899 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 37,223 miles

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

NSF Strut assembly dust boot perished/holed.

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 34,072 miles

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

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

rear brakes binding

Pass 24 Feb 2009 29,153 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

unable to carry out full test on nearside rear seatbelt due to childseat

Pass 11 Mar 2008 25,109 miles

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

Offside 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 JBY is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 JBY, 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 JBY registered?

HV05 JBY is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 March 2005.

Is HV05 JBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV05 JBY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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