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HV05 VLN

2005 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,575 mi
Last recorded42,575 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2011
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 VLN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2011 42,575 miles

ENGINE MISFIRE ADVSIE DIAGNOSTIC TEST

N/S/R CHILD SEAT FITTED

SLIGHT PLAY NS/F AND O/S/F TRACK ROD ENDS

THE FRONT BRAKE DISCS AND INNER BRAKE PADS LOOK WORN LOW

Fail 30 Mar 2011 42,571 miles

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

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

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

ENGINE MISFIRE ADVSIE DIAGNOSTIC TEST

N/S/R CHILD SEAT FITTED

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

SLIGHT PLAY NS/F AND O/S/F TRACK ROD ENDS

THE FRONT BRAKE DISCS AND INNER BRAKE PADS LOOK WORN LOW

Pass 30 Mar 2010 37,633 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 31,270 miles

N/S/F AND O/S/F STEERING RACK END WORN SLIGHT PLAY

N/S/R CHILD SEAT FITTED AT TIME OF MOT

SLIGHT MISFIRE ON ENGINE

WHEN CHECKING LOCK TO LOCK SLIGHT NOISE ON STEERING WHEN FULLY LOCKED

Fail 31 Mar 2009 31,270 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

N/S/F AND O/S/F STEERING RACK END WORN SLIGHT PLAY

N/S/R CHILD SEAT FITTED AT TIME OF MOT

O/S/R INNER BRAKE DISCS LIGHTLY PITTED

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 25,385 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 VLN is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VLN, 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 VLN registered?

HV05 VLN is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 April 2005.

Is HV05 VLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV05 VLN shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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