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HN05 VGY

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,370 mi
Last recorded152,370 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 VGY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 152,370 miles

Nearside outer sill damaged

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

Offside rack end play

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

unable to view rear inner pads

Fail 4 May 2016 152,361 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill as marked (5.2.6)

Offside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill as marked (6.1.B.2)

Nearside outer sill damaged

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

Offside rack end play

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

spare wheel fited to n/s/f

unable to view rear inner pads

Pass 16 Feb 2015 146,518 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 146,518 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 138,876 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 124,180 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 106,584 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear wiper not cleaning window very well

Pass 4 Apr 2011 89,469 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 70,076 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 50,545 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 34,384 miles

Nearside Front 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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Apr 2008 34,384 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front 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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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HN05 VGY is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HN05 VGY, 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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HN05 VGY is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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