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HV05 RBF

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,974 mi
Last recorded89,974 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 RBF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 89,974 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 89,974 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective Airbag light on. (5.4.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Dip beam headlight bulb insecure. (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 May 2016 87,431 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2016 87,431 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 80,372 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 72,084 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 65,387 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 58,041 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 49,007 miles

advise o/s/f steering slight play

Fail 27 Apr 2011 49,006 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise o/s/f steering slight play

Pass 30 Apr 2010 42,208 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 42,162 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 34,531 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 23,941 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 23,941 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 RBF is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 RBF, 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 RBF registered?

HV05 RBF is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 April 2005.

Is HV05 RBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV05 RBF shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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