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HV54 OTX

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

110,566 mi
Last recorded110,566 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV54 OTX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 110,566 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 89,707 miles

Ball joint has slight play Both front track rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 84,367 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)

Fail 9 Jan 2016 84,367 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 80,338 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Dec 2014 80,337 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 74,855 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on outer edges (2mm)

front discs pitted on inner surface

offside rear wheel binding

Fail 28 Dec 2013 74,673 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear tyres worn on outer edges (2mm)

front discs pitted on inner surface

offside rear wheel binding

Pass 2 Jan 2013 65,210 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 65,210 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 59,962 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 59,962 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 54,891 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)

rear discs worn and corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2010 48,346 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 48,346 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 39,895 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 39,895 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2008 32,117 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 32,117 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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HV54 OTX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 HV54 OTX, 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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HV54 OTX is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 February 2005.

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