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HV05 JHX

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,018 mi
Last recorded128,018 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 JHX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 128,018 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wish bone bush has slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 118,017 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 118,017 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 110,732 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot NEARSIDE/OFFSIDE (2.7.4)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush NEARSIDE/OFFSIDE (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NEARSIDE/OFFSIDE (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has crack really close to zone A ON THE TOP SIDE

Pass 31 Aug 2016 110,726 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush offside/nearside(offside/nearside front wishbone bushes worn) (2.5.A.1c)

windscreen has crack really close to zone A

Pass 25 Jul 2015 108,643 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2015 108,643 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2014 103,126 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 96,534 miles

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

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 88,454 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 88,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 76,735 miles

slight play both steering rack ends

Pass 1 Jul 2010 65,361 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear brakes binding slightly

slight play n/s rack end

Pass 1 Jul 2009 54,403 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 50,742 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)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 39,220 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 JHX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JHX, 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 JHX is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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