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HV05 UWA

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

101,828 mi
Last recorded101,828 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 UWA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2018 101,828 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner rack tierod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 93,327 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint offside front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear offside rear brake discs corroded

all brake pipes heavily greased

Fail 2 Jun 2017 93,327 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint offside front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear offside rear brake discs corroded

all brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 23 Jun 2016 90,407 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

all brake pipes heavily greased

Fail 22 Jun 2016 90,407 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

all brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 30 Jun 2015 80,431 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 69,336 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 69,336 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 67,244 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers poor

Pass 9 Mar 2011 55,584 miles

rear brake discs worn

Pass 12 Apr 2010 41,908 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

slight free play in nearside steering rack

Pass 16 Jul 2009 39,828 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)

Fail 16 Jul 2009 39,828 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)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 30,814 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 UWA is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 UWA, 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 UWA registered?

HV05 UWA is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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