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HG05 RCY

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,628 mi
Last recorded105,628 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 RCY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 105,628 miles

Nearside Excess play rack joint

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim JUST PASS (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Slight play rack joint

wires snapped at plug on clutch switch

Fail 6 Oct 2017 105,628 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding 30KGS (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Excess play rack joint

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim JUST PASS (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Slight play rack joint

wires snapped at plug on clutch switch

Pass 6 Oct 2016 99,742 miles

Engine covers are fitted top & bottom

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Oct 2016 99,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Engine covers are fitted top & bottom

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Oct 2015 92,099 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

steering rack has slight play

Fail 5 Oct 2015 92,098 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)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

steering rack has slight play

Pass 6 Oct 2014 82,205 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 70,144 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 59,017 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 45,860 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 32,445 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 32,444 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 25,598 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake slightly binding.

Small split in nearside front wiper rubber.

Pass 5 Apr 2008 20,121 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 RCY is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey 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 RCY, 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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HG05 RCY is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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