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HT05 OHL

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

97,399 mi
Last recorded97,399 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT05 OHL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2017 97,399 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage Shock absorber top (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 94,498 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 93,486 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Jun 2015 89,234 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 83,510 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 83,510 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 75,914 miles

Slight play in both steering rod ball joints

Fail 25 Jul 2013 75,914 miles

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

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

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

Slight play in both steering rod ball joints

Pass 25 Jul 2012 65,296 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 65,296 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 53,423 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 53,423 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front tyres are wearing on the edges of the treads

front brake discs are lipped

rattle from exhaust. cat area

Pass 30 Jul 2010 43,511 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 43,511 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2009 36,546 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 36,546 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 32,456 miles

front brake pads worn

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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HT05 OHL is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 HT05 OHL, 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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HT05 OHL is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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