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HG05 OKM

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

61,148 mi
Last recorded61,148 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 OKM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2015 61,148 miles

EML warning lamp illuminated - showing a fault with the engine management system.

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jan 2015 61,148 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

EML warning lamp illuminated - showing a fault with the engine management system.

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2013 52,291 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 52,291 miles

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

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

EML light on

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2012 49,398 miles

engine warning light on / air bag light on

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/r and n/s/r wheel bearings are slightly noisey

Fail 14 May 2012 49,397 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine warning light on / air bag light on

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/r and n/s/r wheel bearings are slightly noisey

Pass 17 May 2011 41,896 miles

oil leak

slight damp on steering rack

slight knock on steering lock to lock

Fail 17 May 2011 41,895 miles

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

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

oil leak

slight damp on steering rack

Fail 7 May 2010 33,636 miles

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

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

front brake discs lipped slightly

o/s/r wheel inner rim damaged slightly

oil leak

Pass 7 May 2010 33,636 miles

front brake discs lipped slightly

o/s/r wheel inner rim damaged slightly

oil leak

Pass 2 May 2009 24,741 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 16,637 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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HG05 OKM is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HG05 OKM, 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 HG05 OKM registered?

HG05 OKM is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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