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HV05 RFZ

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

73,899 mi
Last recorded73,899 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 RFZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 73,899 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 73,884 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 73,735 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jul 2015 67,732 miles

engine oil leak

front and rear discs and pads wearing and corroding

front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

n/s/f constant velocity boot slight grease leak

o/s/f flasher discolouring

steering rack and arms slight wear

Fail 11 Jul 2015 67,731 miles

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

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

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

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

engine oil leak

front and rear discs and pads wearing and corroding

front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

n/s/f constant velocity boot slight grease leak

o/s/f flasher discolouring

steering rack and arms slight wear

Pass 15 Jul 2014 60,831 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2014 60,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jun 2014 60,583 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

underbody tray insecure

Pass 19 Jul 2013 47,741 miles

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)

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

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

Oil leak

lower engine cover insecure

Pass 21 Jun 2012 33,251 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 25,151 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 24,219 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 22,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 20,178 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 20,178 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 16,162 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 16,162 miles

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

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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 RFZ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 RFZ, 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 RFZ registered?

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

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