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HG05 RCU

2005 Renault Megane

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,471 mi
Last recorded113,471 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 RCU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 113,471 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 113,458 miles

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

Nearside Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Front & Rear pressures low (4.1.D.1f)

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Nearside & Offside (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 109,967 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 25 Nov 2016 109,967 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 7 Dec 2015 93,676 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 89,124 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 82,600 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 78,718 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 72,439 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 72,439 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 60,359 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2010 60,269 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2009 46,933 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 39,200 miles

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

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 RCU is a 2005 Renault Megane in White with a 1,998cc petrol 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 HG05 RCU, 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 RCU registered?

HG05 RCU is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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