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HT05 VNR

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

88,560 mi
Last recorded88,560 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT05 VNR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2017 88,560 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 83,381 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 82,882 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight play in rack ends both sides

Fail 17 Feb 2016 82,879 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint middle at hub (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint middle at hub (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 69,430 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front shocks are dampened slightly

has a water dripping from the undertrays maybe a water leak

Pass 19 Feb 2014 58,003 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 58,003 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 55,172 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre brake light not working

slight play in both front rackarms/rack

Fail 22 Jul 2013 55,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

centre brake light not working

slight play in both front rackarms/rack

Pass 18 Jul 2012 51,519 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 48,096 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 48,096 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2011 48,063 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 42,892 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 34,251 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 34,207 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 24,925 miles

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

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

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 VNR is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 VNR, 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 VNR is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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