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HV05 YZB

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

120,735 mi
Last recorded120,735 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 YZB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2017 120,735 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 120,442 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

front wipers smearing screen slightly

rear axle bushes splitting

slight play in both steering arms

slight play in n/s track rod end

Pass 8 Oct 2016 110,276 miles

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

child seat fitted to nsr seat unable to check seat belt

cut in nsr tyre sidewall

movement in both steering arms

nsf washer jet blocked

Fail 3 Oct 2016 110,156 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

child seat fitted to nsr seat unable to check seat belt

cut in nsr tyre sidewall

movement in both steering arms

nsf washer jet blocked

Pass 17 Sep 2015 100,997 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

child seat obstructing operation of seatbelt

front wipers split, smearing screen

item removed from drivers view before test

slight play in n/s steering arm

Fail 15 Sep 2015 100,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

child seat obstructing operation of seatbelt

front wipers split, smearing screen

item removed from drivers view before test

slight play in n/s steering arm

Pass 5 Aug 2014 96,163 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 96,163 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 86,584 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 86,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 76,668 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 76,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 12 Apr 2011 62,035 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 62,035 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 49,911 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 37,283 miles

n/s steering arm has play in it

Fail 20 Mar 2009 37,283 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

n/s steering arm has play in it

n/s/r tyre close to the limit

o/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 25 Mar 2008 26,370 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 26,166 miles

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

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 YZB is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 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 YZB, 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 YZB registered?

HV05 YZB is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 March 2005.

Is HV05 YZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV05 YZB shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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