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HV05 VNZ

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

171,857 mi
Last recorded171,857 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 VNZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 171,857 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 159,075 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Nearside Rear tyre perished and nailed

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

different size tyres front to rear

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

Fail 1 Aug 2017

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported abs wiring near hub (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front anti roll bar has moved across to o/s

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

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Nearside Rear tyre perished and nailed

Offside Front Inner door handle poor

Offside Front Outer door handle sticky

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

different size tyres front to rear

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

high level brake light not working

Pass 14 Jul 2016 151,034 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 151,029 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 136,585 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 136,585 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 123,645 miles

rear discs corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2014 123,645 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

rear discs corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2013 111,388 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 111,388 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 94,513 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 94,361 miles

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)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 80,609 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 58,520 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 58,514 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 57,559 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 57,559 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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Apr 2009 45,883 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 45,883 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 36,255 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 VNZ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VNZ, 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 VNZ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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