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HV05 XKB

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,637 mi
Last recorded100,637 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 100,637 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 100,637 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2016 96,348 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 25 May 2016 96,348 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 28 May 2015 89,073 miles

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

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

noise on steering rack

Fail 28 May 2015 89,073 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)

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

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

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

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

noise on steering rack

Pass 28 May 2014 82,939 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 82,939 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2013 77,721 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 77,721 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside 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 indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 31 May 2012 71,426 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 61,346 miles

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

slight play in near side front steering rack end

Pass 18 May 2010 50,129 miles

engine under cover fitted.

engine top cover fitted.

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

slight play in steering rack.

Pass 28 May 2009 41,312 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine top cover fitted.

engine under cover fitted.

rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

slight play in steering rack.

Fail 28 May 2009 41,312 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine top cover fitted.

engine under cover fitted.

rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

slight play in steering rack.

Pass 28 May 2008 32,672 miles

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

engine top cover fitted.

engine under cover fitted.

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 XKB is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XKB, 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 XKB is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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