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HF05 RTX

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

98,232 mi
Last recorded98,232 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF05 RTX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 98,232 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 98,231 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 92,456 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 92,445 miles

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack ends (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 83,123 miles

oil leak

under trays

Pass 25 Jan 2016 77,164 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

play in inner rack arms

Fail 25 Jan 2016 77,164 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

play in inner rack arms

Pass 22 Dec 2014 67,823 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2013 57,470 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 50,635 miles

slight ridge front brake discs + pads quite thin

Pass 22 Jul 2011 46,492 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 37,417 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 28,146 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 18,084 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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HF05 RTX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HF05 RTX, 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 HF05 RTX registered?

HF05 RTX is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 July 2005.

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