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HV05 JKU

2005 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,106 mi
Last recorded70,106 miles
Recorded on4 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 JKU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2019 70,106 miles

Central Rear Unable to check seat belt due to child seat fitted

Fail 29 Apr 2019 69,822 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Unable to check seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 4 May 2018 65,743 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 62,976 miles

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

steering clicking on lock to lock

Fail 17 May 2017 62,976 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

steering clicking on lock to lock

Pass 6 May 2016 60,289 miles

play in both steering tie bars

Fail 6 May 2016 60,289 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

play in both steering tie bars

Pass 27 May 2015 57,433 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 57,433 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 54,623 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2013 52,668 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 17 May 2012 50,304 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 14 May 2012 50,295 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 May 2011 46,271 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 42,937 miles

n/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 13 May 2009 39,765 miles

n/s door mirror glass cracked

Fail 13 May 2009 39,765 miles

n/s door mirror glass cracked

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

Pass 20 May 2008 35,231 miles

n/s mirror glass cracked

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 JKU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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