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HY05 LVX

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

100,112 mi
Last recorded100,112 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 LVX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2017 100,112 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

play n/s steering rack end..

Pass 22 Jan 2016 98,269 miles

play o/s/f steering rack end..

Fail 22 Jan 2016 98,269 miles

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

play o/s/f steering rack end..

Pass 13 Jan 2015 95,377 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 95,376 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 29 Jan 2014 86,997 miles

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

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

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 29 Jan 2014 86,997 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 81,045 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 81,045 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 78,623 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 72,748 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 72,748 miles

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

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

SLIGHT PLAY O/S STEERING RACK

Pass 9 Mar 2010 67,379 miles

rear tyres cracked

Pass 9 Mar 2009 60,197 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 60,197 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge...n/s/r tyre worn outer edge too limits/nail in shoulder

Fail 6 Feb 2008 52,887 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

n/s/f wing under shild damage

uder tray damage

washer bottel top missing

Pass 6 Feb 2008 52,887 miles

n/s/f wing under shild damage

uder tray damage

washer bottel top missing

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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HY05 LVX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 HY05 LVX, 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 HY05 LVX registered?

HY05 LVX is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is HY05 LVX safe to buy?

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