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HV05 TXO

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

92,595 mi
Last recorded92,595 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2014 92,595 miles

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

nearside rear tyre tread 3mm

nearside rear wheel rim slightly dented

slight play in nearside steering rack arm

Fail 12 Dec 2014 92,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre tread 3mm

nearside rear wheel rim slightly dented

slight play in nearside steering rack arm

Pass 22 Jun 2013 85,438 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 85,438 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Oct 2012 82,788 miles

Airbag light on

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 82,788 miles

Airbag light on

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 78,904 miles

Oil leak

slight play in both steering rack arms

Fail 31 Oct 2011 78,904 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear brake discs corroded

slight play in both steering rack arms

Pass 13 May 2010 72,920 miles

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

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

engine management light on

slight play in steering rack

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 27 Apr 2009 59,781 miles

slight play in n/s/f steering rack

Pass 29 Apr 2008 41,971 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 TXO is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 TXO, 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 TXO registered?

HV05 TXO is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is HV05 TXO safe to buy?

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