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HV05 EPE

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

67,449 mi
Last recorded67,449 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 EPE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 67,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 67,408 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 65,237 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 62,982 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 60,961 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 60,961 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 58,078 miles

2x front discs slightly corroded

Engine cover fitted

Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint 2x front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing 2x rear (2.7.2a)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 58,073 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

2x front discs slightly corroded

Engine cover fitted

Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint 2x front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing 2x rear (2.7.2a)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 56,691 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 56,688 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

2x front cv boots slightly leaking grease

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box rubber mounting deteriorated

Pass 22 Feb 2014 54,882 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 54,881 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 50,972 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 46,462 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 40,248 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2010 36,246 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 31,802 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 26,465 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 EPE is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EPE, 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 EPE is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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