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HV05 WML

2005 Renault Megane

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

112,683 mi
Last recorded112,683 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2014
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 WML
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2014 112,683 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 108,921 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 103,501 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)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

n/s front has slight play in steering rack

Fail 29 Mar 2012 103,501 miles

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

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)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

n/s front has slight play in steering rack

Pass 28 Mar 2011 96,528 miles

n/s front slight play detected in steering rack at road wheel

o/s rear brake disc slightly pitted on inside edge

Fail 28 Mar 2011 96,528 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

n/s front slight play detected in steering rack at road wheel

o/s rear brake disc slightly pitted on inside edge

Pass 26 Apr 2010 87,921 miles

n/s front road wheel has slight play in the steering rack but can not be detected at steering wheel

Fail 26 Apr 2010 87,921 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

n/s front drive shaft gaiter slight leak of grease from were gaiter is secured to housing

n/s front road wheel has slight play in the steering rack but can not be detected at steering wheel

Fail 26 Apr 2010 87,920 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 74,671 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 24 Apr 2009 74,671 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 17 Apr 2008 65,907 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 65,906 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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 WML is a 2005 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 WML, 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 WML is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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