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HV05 RFK

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

100,776 mi
Last recorded100,776 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 RFK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 100,776 miles

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 95,677 miles

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

vehicle req tracking due to joints changed

Fail 24 Aug 2015 95,677 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play rack inner tie rod play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play rack inner tie rod play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 89,045 miles

Both Front Wiper Blades In Poor Condition.

N/S Washer Jet Poor Operation.

N/S/R Lamp Unit Mount Brocken.

O/S/F Electric Window Inop.

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Jul 2014 87,971 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 81,930 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 74,303 miles

Air Bag Light On.

Cooling System Leaking, Thermostat.

Engine Noise.

N/S Top Strut Mount Bearing Stiff.

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

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

O/S Engine Mount In Poor Condition.

O/S Top Strut Mount Bearing Stiff.

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

Fail 19 Jun 2012 74,303 miles

Air Bag Light On.

Cooling System Leaking, Thermostat.

Engine Noise.

N/S Top Strut Mount Bearing Stiff.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

O/S Engine Mount In Poor Condition.

O/S Top Strut Mount Bearing Stiff.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 64,052 miles

Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 52,994 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 41,980 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 32,147 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 32,147 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 RFK is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RFK, 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 RFK registered?

HV05 RFK is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 April 2005.

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