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HV05 RGO

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

190,453 mi
Last recorded190,453 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 RGO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2021 190,453 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) n/s and o/s car must not be driven (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 28 Nov 2020 176,312 miles

Nearside Front rack end has play

Offside Front rack end

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 176,302 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front rack end has play

Offside Front rack end

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 156,612 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2019 156,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2018 142,563 miles

Nearside Front headlight only just a beam pattern

rear pads low

Pass 13 May 2017 128,935 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 119,895 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 119,895 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 11,420 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 111,417 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 103,465 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 103,461 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 May 2013 95,037 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 May 2012 85,086 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 73,102 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 65,147 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 May 2009 55,330 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 44,912 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 RGO is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RGO, 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 RGO is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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