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HV54 OVG

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

98,431 mi
Last recorded98,431 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV54 OVG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 98,431 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 May 2018 98,431 miles

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

Steering retaining device insecure steering u/j pinch bolt loose (2.2.C.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 92,143 miles

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2017 97,744 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases emission test required after repair (7.1.2)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 3 May 2016 86,516 miles

Front tyres worn on outside edges

Nearside track rod inner joint worn

engine MIL on

Fail 21 Apr 2016 85,779 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front tyres worn on outside edges

Nearside track rod inner joint worn

engine MIL on

Pass 13 May 2015 76,414 miles

discs corroding

n/s rear tyre on limit

washers poor

Pass 12 May 2014 67,600 miles

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

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

both front exhaust clamps corroded/broken.

Fail 12 May 2014 67,958 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

both front exhaust clamps corroded/broken.

Pass 15 May 2013 57,923 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 52,073 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2012 52,073 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2011 44,825 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 39,042 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2010 39,042 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 32,457 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 28,277 miles

Both front windscreen wiper blades worn

Both rear tyres worn to 3mm in central tread area

Chassis palte not in a readable condition

Exhaust back box baffles noisy

Front windscreen damaged within swept area

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Offside rear brake disc rusted on friction surface edges

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 OVG is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 OVG, 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 HV54 OVG registered?

HV54 OVG is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 January 2005.

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