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HV05 EPK

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,825 mi
Last recorded76,825 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 EPK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2020 76,825 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear Tyres badly perished

Fail 30 Jun 2020 76,825 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear Tyres badly perished

Pass 1 Jul 2019 73,086 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2019 73,086 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 69,763 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jun 2017 67,057 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 67,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 66,416 miles

205/55r16

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre on wear bars

Fail 28 Dec 2016 66,416 miles

205/55r16

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre on wear bars

Pass 12 Jan 2016 64,681 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

slight play in both steering arms

Fail 11 Jan 2016 64,681 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

slight play in both steering arms

Pass 13 Jan 2015 60,082 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 54,644 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 47,674 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2012 41,078 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2011 37,018 miles

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

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

clicking niose on steering ( not on turn plates)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Mar 2010 33,261 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 28,642 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 28,642 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 24,105 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 EPK is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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