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HV05 JWG

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

208,994 mi
Last recorded208,994 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 208,994 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light on

Fail 20 Apr 2018 208,994 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner arm (2.2.A.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp insecure both rears (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light on

Pass 25 Jan 2017 185,340 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front seat no rear passenger access

Offside Front seat no rear passenger access

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 185,340 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front seat no rear passenger access

Offside Front seat no rear passenger access

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 148,070 miles

Brake pedal rubber wearing thin

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light ON

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 148,070 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Brake pedal rubber wearing thin

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light ON

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 125,688 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine light ON

Fail 23 Jun 2014 125,688 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine light ON

Pass 13 Mar 2013 94,822 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 13 Mar 2013 94,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside 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 Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 72,689 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear discs worn

Fail 19 Dec 2011 72,689 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear discs worn

Pass 3 Dec 2010 47,046 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake discs corroded

slightplay n/s/f steering rack

Fail 19 Nov 2010 46,205 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

rear discs corroded

slight play n/s steering

Pass 2 Dec 2009 25,026 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 20,770 miles

engine covers fitted

wheel nut covers fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2008 17,467 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 JWG is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 JWG, 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 JWG registered?

HV05 JWG is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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