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DA05 HBL

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

72,086 mi
Last recorded72,086 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 HBL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 72,086 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated And offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And offside perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated And offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin And offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 71,001 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 13 May 2016 69,485 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 May 2016 69,485 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 5 May 2015 65,190 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 5 May 2015 65,190 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 59,124 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 59,124 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 47,993 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 47,993 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 40,191 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 34,240 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 29,889 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 21,214 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2009 21,214 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 19,196 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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DA05 HBL is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DA05 HBL, 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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DA05 HBL is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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