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AO05 HCL

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

161,440 mi
Last recorded161,440 miles
Recorded on30 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 HCL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2015 161,440 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 146,969 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Jun 2014 146,969 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 May 2013 131,458 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 28 May 2013 131,458 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2012 110,484 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 110,484 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 89,903 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 69,428 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/r tyre 2.5mm

o/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 2 Jun 2010 69,428 miles

n/s/r tyre 2.5mm

o/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 26 May 2009 49,550 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 29,595 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 27,636 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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AO05 HCL is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HCL, 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 AO05 HCL registered?

AO05 HCL is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is AO05 HCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO05 HCL shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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