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HT05 VPL

2005 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,601 mi
Last recorded112,601 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2013
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT05 VPL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2013 112,601 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

front brake discs poor

o/s and n/s rack end worn

rear discs very poor

Fail 20 Aug 2013 112,601 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

clutch pedal rubber missing

front brake discs poor

o/s and n/s rack end worn

rear discs very poor

Pass 18 Feb 2013 107,473 miles

front brake pads look low

offside rear tyre on limit

rear brake discs thin

slight play in both steering rack-end

Fail 18 Feb 2013 107,472 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

front brake pads look low

offside rear tyre on limit

rear brake discs thin

slight play in both steering rack-end

Pass 11 Aug 2011 85,148 miles

movement in both steering rack ends

o/s rear tyre getting low

Fail 11 Aug 2011 85,148 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

movement in both steering rack ends

o/s rear tyre getting low

Pass 16 Aug 2010 66,090 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 52,935 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 40,695 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 40,695 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 VPL is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VPL, 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 VPL registered?

HT05 VPL is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 July 2005.

Is HT05 VPL safe to buy?

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