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HG05 RHJ

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,207 mi
Last recorded98,207 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2018 98,207 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 98,207 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 91,431 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has cut in Outter side wall,but does not meet fail criteria

Nearside Rear Worn on Outter edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Oct 2017 91,391 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Worn on Outter edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 May 2017 87,349 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 May 2017 87,347 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 79,241 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 79,222 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)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 61,902 miles

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

Nearside 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 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 1 Oct 2013 39,087 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 38,393 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre badly perished & starting to split in tread area

offside front outer cv gaiter appears to be losing grease

Pass 14 Jun 2012 36,654 miles

air bag warning light on dash

Fail 13 Jun 2012 36,654 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 2 Jun 2011 35,012 miles

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

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

both front wiper blades split & worn

nearside rear tyre ON 1.6mm legal limit

offside rear tyre badly perished & split (almost to cord in places).

play in steering rack offside arm inner joint

Pass 2 Jun 2011 35,012 miles

both front wiper blades split & worn

nearside rear tyre ON 1.6mm legal limit

offside rear tyre badly perished & split (almost to cord in places).

play in steering rack offside arm inner joint

Pass 5 Jun 2010 33,227 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 31,649 miles

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

n s f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 3 Jun 2008 29,434 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 RHJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 HG05 RHJ, 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 RHJ registered?

HG05 RHJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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