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HV05 XRR

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

122,973 mi
Last recorded122,973 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 XRR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2021 122,973 miles

Front brake discs badly corroded

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 28 May 2021 122,973 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working UNABLE TO CHECK WIPERS CLEAR SCREEN (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs badly corroded

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2018 122,304 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rust ring inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rust ring innerside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 122,304 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rust ring inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rust ring innerside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 116,233 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 13 Jun 2017 116,186 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 110,534 miles

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

Nearside Front steering arm has some movement at its fixings

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50V17 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Apr 2016 110,534 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18 inch (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24 inch (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front steering arm has some movement at its fixings

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50V17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 105,419 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 13 Apr 2015 105,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 103,353 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Apr 2014 103,353 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 98,189 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2013 98,179 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2012 86,647 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 76,469 miles

windscreen stonechipped in several places

Pass 15 Mar 2010 64,800 miles

slight play o/s of s/rack

windscreen stonechipped in several places

Fail 15 Mar 2010 64,800 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play o/s of s/rack

windscreen stonechipped in several places

Pass 9 Mar 2009 54,917 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 44,232 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 44,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 XRR is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XRR, 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 XRR is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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