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AP54 HVL

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

95,136 mi
Last recorded95,136 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 HVL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 95,136 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 20 Jun 2019 95,136 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Jun 2018 85,797 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and track road end dust cover slight deteriorated ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 16 Jun 2018 85,780 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and track road end dust cover slight deteriorated ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

exhaust heat sheet is loose

Pass 21 Jun 2017 76,810 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 13 Jun 2017 76,777 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 4 May 2016 64,335 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

coil spring corroded front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

engine bay and under trays fitted obscuring some components

rear child seat fitted

slight play in inner rack

Fail 27 Apr 2016 64,067 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

coil spring corroded front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

engine bay and under trays fitted obscuring some components

rear child seat fitted

slight play in inner rack

Pass 9 Apr 2015 56,500 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 May 2014 48,726 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 48,726 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 45,873 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 45,873 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 39,762 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 39,762 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 35,286 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 29,285 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 25,259 miles

N/S/R SEAR HAS A BABY SEAT IN CAN NOT SEE FULL SEAT BELT

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 21,621 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 17,457 miles

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

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

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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AP54 HVL is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AP54 HVL, 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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AP54 HVL is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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