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HV05 EPN

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

44,137 mi
Last recorded44,137 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 44,137 miles

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

o/s and n/s steering arms slight play

Fail 2 Oct 2018 44,137 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

o/s and n/s steering arms slight play

Pass 3 Oct 2017 42,695 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Sep 2017 42,676 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Sep 2016 40,622 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Sep 2016 40,622 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Sep 2015 38,974 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 37,342 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 36,318 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 33,177 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 33,177 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 31,747 miles

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

wipers poor

Pass 4 Mar 2011 28,095 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

off side front tyre side wall cracked

Fail 3 Mar 2011 28,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter missing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

off side front tyre side wall cracked

Pass 4 Jan 2010 25,541 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 25,541 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter missing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 21,261 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Mar 2008 21,261 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 EPN is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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