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HV05 ERU

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,875 mi
Last recorded90,875 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 ERU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 90,875 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 78,010 miles

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 3 May 2013 55,236 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Fail 3 May 2013 55,236 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2012 50,737 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight play in engine mount

Pass 7 May 2011 46,296 miles

Front brake discs badly worn

Keycard slot defective.

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

Slight play nearside track rod inner joint.

Steel wheel fitted to nearside rear of vehicle where alloy wheels are fitted to all others.

Fail 28 Apr 2011 46,029 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs badly worn

Keycard slot defective.

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

Slight play nearside track rod inner joint.

Steel wheel fitted to nearside rear of vehicle where alloy wheels are fitted to all others.

Pass 3 Apr 2010 38,989 miles

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

clicking noise from steering when tuurned

steering rack squize noise when steering to the right or left need to chacke

Fail 29 Mar 2010 38,989 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

steering rack squize noise when steering to the right or left need to chacke

Pass 7 Apr 2009 32,836 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 32,836 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 28,076 miles

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

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 ERU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ERU, 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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What year was HV05 ERU registered?

HV05 ERU is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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