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HT05 RBX

2005 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

150,756 mi
Last recorded150,756 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT05 RBX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 150,756 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2015 141,371 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 125,436 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 125,430 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 25 Oct 2013 125,402 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 122,179 miles

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

play n/s/f steering track bar

Pass 18 Apr 2012 120,101 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 104,905 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 79,479 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 79,479 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 63,244 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 63,242 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 41,734 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2008 41,731 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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 RBX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RBX, 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 HT05 RBX registered?

HT05 RBX is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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