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HV05 PTY

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

103,638 mi
Last recorded103,638 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 103,638 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 103,256 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 96,918 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 93,696 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 93,696 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 88,885 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 82,853 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 82,843 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure come off (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

wipers not checked washers not working

Pass 31 Jan 2016 76,453 miles

Bad oil leak

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded But still complete (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 30 Jan 2016 76,451 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Bad oil leak

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded But still complete (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 74,262 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 8 Aug 2013 71,364 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 71,364 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 67,492 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Aug 2012 67,492 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 64,053 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2011 64,053 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 59,392 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2009 53,871 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 53,871 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 50,830 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 49,226 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 49,109 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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 PTY is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 PTY, 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 PTY registered?

HV05 PTY is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is HV05 PTY safe to buy?

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