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HV05 UWU

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

143,202 mi
Last recorded143,202 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 UWU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 143,202 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 143,202 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 134,218 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 134,218 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 129,859 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 115,164 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 115,164 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2013 96,932 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 96,932 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 91,300 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 84,742 miles

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

nearside side light slightly dull

Fail 30 Jun 2011 84,709 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

nearside side light slightly dull

Fail 28 Jul 2010 71,232 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear brakes slightly binding

slight play in steering rack (both tie-rods)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 71,232 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear brakes slightly binding

slight play in steering rack (both tie-rods)

Fail 28 Apr 2009 52,107 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 52,107 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 39,045 miles

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

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 UWU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 UWU, 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 UWU registered?

HV05 UWU is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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