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HV05 UWJ

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

89,780 mi
Last recorded89,780 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 89,780 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cuts in side wall no cords exposed.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 83,785 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 78,718 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted.

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

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

Fail 12 May 2016 78,718 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Engine covers & undertrays fitted.

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

Items removed from drivers view.

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 72,598 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 May 2014 67,569 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 May 2013 63,118 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 May 2012 61,576 miles

n/s/f steering arm has slight play

o/s/f steering arm has slight play

Pass 18 Feb 2011 59,061 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 52,072 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

O/S AND N/S STEERING RACK TRACK RODS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 13 Apr 2010 52,072 miles

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

O/S AND N/S STEERING RACK TRACK RODS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

Fail 1 May 2009 38,478 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 May 2009 38,478 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 28,872 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 UWJ 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 78.6%.

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 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 UWJ, 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 UWJ registered?

HV05 UWJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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