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HV05 JEO

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

78,182 mi
Last recorded78,182 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 78,182 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 67,976 miles

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

new tyres now fitted to rear of vehicle

Fail 15 Sep 2015 67,975 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened offside front drop link (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre hanger burst (7.1.1)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

nearside rear tyre low on tread plus nail on iiner egde

Pass 18 Sep 2014 59,558 miles

Possible oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2014 59,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Possible oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2012 59,552 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 Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Oil leak

air bag light plus management light staying on

slight play at offside front hub area

Pass 28 Jul 2011 56,069 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 55,811 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

airbag light on

both front brake discs corroded

both rear brake discs corroded

engine oil leak

n/s/f drop link has slight play

Pass 6 Jul 2010 44,991 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 44,989 miles

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

FRONT/BRAKE/DISCS/PITTED/AVICE

Pass 2 Jun 2009 36,782 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 30,122 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2008 29,200 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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 JEO 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 53.8%.

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 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 JEO, 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 JEO registered?

HV05 JEO is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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