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HV05 EPY

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,264 mi
Last recorded130,264 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 130,264 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 130,252 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 126,456 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2018 126,456 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 116,064 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jun 2016 102,278 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 102,277 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2016 97,745 miles

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/f 205/55/16/v (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/f 205/55/16/v (4.1.E.1)

coil spring broken n/s/f (2.4.C.1a)

front inner brake pads looking low

o/s/f outer cv boot splitting

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 EPY is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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