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FD05 HLC

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,415 mi
Last recorded94,415 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 HLC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 94,415 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 944,140 miles

Ball joint has excessive play n.s.front (2.2.B.1f)

coil spring broken both fronts (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 91,842 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 84,494 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 82,509 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 82,509 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 76,004 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 66,384 miles

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

front and rear brake discs slightley corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2010 66,384 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

front and rear brake discs slightley corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2009 52,451 miles

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

front tyres wearing low on tread

Fail 30 Jul 2009 52,451 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 49,097 miles

all brake discs corroded

rear brakes slightly binding

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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FD05 HLC is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FD05 HLC, 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 FD05 HLC registered?

FD05 HLC is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 June 2005.

Is FD05 HLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD05 HLC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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