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HV05 VAE

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,514 mi
Last recorded132,514 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 VAE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 132,514 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened corroded,stiff in operation (2.4.G.1)

advise front suspension a little bouncier than normal

Fail 14 Sep 2016 132,835 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washers,no fluid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened corroded,stiff in operation (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs ,corroded (3.5.1i)

advise front suspension a little bouncier than normal

Pass 14 Sep 2015 115,657 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 12 Sep 2015 115,636 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 106,206 miles

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 detected at nearside and offside steering rack inner tie rods

Pass 31 Aug 2013 98,981 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brake pads low

slight wear steering rack ends

Fail 24 Aug 2013 98,922 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brake pads low

slight wear steering rack ends

Pass 21 Aug 2012 92,994 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag light stays on

Fail 21 Aug 2012 92,994 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag light stays on

Pass 11 Aug 2011 83,145 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front and rear pads low

o/s sill damaged

rear discs pitted

slight play o/s steering rack end

Pass 5 Aug 2010 77,084 miles

o/s wiper small split

rear brake discs inner surface rust

slight damage to o/s centre outer sill

slight play in o/s steering rack

slight wear n/s/f top mount bearing

Fail 5 Aug 2010 77,084 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

o/s wiper small split

rear brake discs inner surface rust

rear brake pades low

slight damage to o/s centre outer sill

slight play in o/s steering rack

slight wear n/s/f top mount bearing

Pass 2 Sep 2009 71,464 miles

front brake pads low

lower engine cover fitted

o/s centre outer sill damaged

rear brake pads / discs are low

slight noise in n/s/f top suspension mount

Fail 26 Aug 2009 71,457 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

front brake pads low

lower engine cover fitted

o/s centre outer sill damaged

rear brake pads / discs are low

slight noise in n/s/f top suspension mount

Pass 27 Aug 2008 61,205 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 VAE is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VAE, 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 VAE is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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