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AO05 HCA

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,842 mi
Last recorded92,842 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 HCA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2016 92,842 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front driveshaft constant velocity joint noisy

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brakes slightly binding

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

Fail 15 Dec 2016 92,842 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front driveshaft constant velocity joint noisy

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brakes slightly binding

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 87,542 miles

Offside Front slight play in inner rack joint

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

Fail 7 Dec 2015 87,542 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside 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 slight play in inner rack joint

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 81,965 miles

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

front discs and pads wearing low

Pass 6 Dec 2013 71,183 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre worn on both inside and outside shoulders

Pass 26 Nov 2012 64,224 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2012 64,224 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2011 56,080 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 56,080 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 46,601 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 46,601 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 26,277 miles

Engine undertray fitted obstructing view of some testable components.

Pass 14 Jan 2008 9,704 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 14 Jan 2008 9,704 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside 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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AO05 HCA is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AO05 HCA, 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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AO05 HCA is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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