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EA05 HYP

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,179 mi
Last recorded120,179 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 HYP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 120,179 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 120,179 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 114,316 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread getting low

Offside Front suspension top mount clicking

rear axle beam mounting bushes deteriorated

Fail 17 Mar 2016 114,316 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread getting low

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front suspension top mount clicking

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

rear axle beam mounting bushes deteriorated

Pass 16 Mar 2015 108,212 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 103,726 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 103,673 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 96,319 miles

both rear tyres becoming worn

Pass 29 Mar 2012 82,016 miles

both rear tyres becoming worn and perished

slight play in n/s tie rod

Pass 30 Mar 2011 69,087 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 56,177 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 43,369 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2008 32,079 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 32,079 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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EA05 HYP is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EA05 HYP, 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 EA05 HYP registered?

EA05 HYP is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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