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HV05 TYF

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

134,067 mi
Last recorded134,067 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 134,067 miles

Coolant leak and overheating

Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSR and OSR (3.5.1g)

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

Poor temp repair to OSF bumper (taped on!)

Rear exhaust has a poor temp repair to mount

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF inner bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 134,065 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play NS and OS (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake excessively fluctuating NSR AND OSR (3.7.B.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSR and OSR (3.5.1g)

Coolant leak and overheating

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

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

Poor temp repair to OSF bumper (taped on!)

Rear exhaust has a poor temp repair to mount

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF inner bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 125,952 miles

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

Service light on

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSR and OSR (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 125,952 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working bulb missing (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Service light on

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSR and OSR (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 115,703 miles

NSF and OSF tyres have worn edges

service light on

Fail 23 Mar 2016 115,701 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) NS and OS inner rack joints have excessive play (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

NSF and OSF tyres have worn edges

service light on

Fail 18 Mar 2015 105,826 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2015 105,826 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2014 99,500 miles

ECU light on

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

oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2014 99,500 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

ECU light on

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

oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2013 93,626 miles

NSR brake caliper lever arm back-stop bent

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

Service light on

Fail 26 Mar 2013 93,626 miles

NSR brake caliper lever arm back-stop bent

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)

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Service light on

Pass 28 Mar 2012 87,898 miles

Bonnet catch sticking

ECU light on

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

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

NSR brake caliper backtop bent

Oil leak

Service light on

Steering lock defective

Oil in water bottle

Pass 29 Mar 2011 79,593 miles

slight play both sides inter rack

Pass 30 Mar 2010 70,389 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 57,815 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 44,218 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 44,218 miles

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

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

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 TYF is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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