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HV05 RHX

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

116,683 mi
Last recorded116,683 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 RHX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2024 116,683 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 101,618 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 93,871 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 93,871 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Near side front and both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 90,689 miles

Slight play in nearside steering rack.

Fail 25 Nov 2021 90,689 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear brake discs corroded and worn.

Slight play in nearside steering rack.

Pass 9 Nov 2020 84,137 miles

Near side rear outer brake pad very low

Rear brake discs scored and corroded @ inner surface, advise replaced

Pass 12 Apr 2019 72,798 miles

Brake discs worn, rear brake discs corroded @ outer edges

Front tyres wearing @ edges

Slight play in near side track rod

Pass 14 Apr 2018 65,929 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2018 65,929 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 60,286 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Mar 2017 60,286 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Mar 2016 59,176 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 49,989 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 47,673 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 45,017 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 761,164 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 39,356 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 36,535 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 31,624 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 27,063 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 RHX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RHX, 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 RHX registered?

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

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