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HV05 PYF

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

135,868 mi
Last recorded135,868 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 PYF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 135,868 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 135,772 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 131,100 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 131,098 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 126,184 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 126,180 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 121,210 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 118,000 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2014 115,208 miles

Advise Both front tyres worn low.

Advise slight noise from O/S/F Strutt top bearing found when tested lock to lock but is acceptable.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 115,208 miles

Advise Both front tyres worn low.

Advise slight noise from O/S/F Strutt top bearing found when tested lock to lock but is acceptable.

Pass 12 Apr 2013 100,485 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 84,920 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 74,034 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 57,796 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 57,796 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 38,796 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 30,259 miles

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

screw in o/s rear causing slow puncher.

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 PYF is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PYF, 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 PYF is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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