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HT05 VRX

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

156,174 mi
Last recorded156,174 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT05 VRX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 156,174 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 156,174 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released both (1.2.1e)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 145,741 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 145,751 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 133,829 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 133,829 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 121,667 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 121,503 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 109,655 miles

o/s/r tyre worn 3mm.

Fail 11 Mar 2013 109,650 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

o/s/r tyre worn 3mm.

Pass 31 May 2012 100,351 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre stop lamp n/w.

front wiper blades worn.

n/s/r tyre worn 2mm & worn on edges.

rear brakes pads worn low.

Pass 6 Jun 2011 87,415 miles

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

all brake discs slightly worn

both front steering arms slight play

both outer sill damaged

n/s wiper split end

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 15 Jul 2009 59,551 miles

o/s wiper blade split end

slight play steering rack both sides

Pass 17 Jul 2008 42,811 miles

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 VRX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue 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 VRX, 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 VRX registered?

HT05 VRX is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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