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HV05 CAO

2005 Renault Megane

Green Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

126,852 mi
Last recorded126,852 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 CAO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 126,852 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Feb 2017 126,852 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Jan 2016 112,010 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken

oil leak

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both sides slightly sized (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear child seat insecure

Fail 25 Jan 2016 112,010 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

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

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both sides slightly sized (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear child seat insecure

Rear exhaust bracket broken

oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2015 106,189 miles

engine managment light on

Pass 19 Sep 2013 92,761 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 92,761 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 77,390 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 77,390 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 56,636 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 44,175 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 44,175 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 34,540 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 26,950 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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HV05 CAO is a 2005 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,461cc 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 HV05 CAO, 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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HV05 CAO is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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