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HV05 ZRD

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

160,997 mi
Last recorded160,997 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 May 2015 160,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 May 2015 160,997 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 150,971 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 May 2013 132,218 miles

Centre an rear exhaust mountings in poor condition.

Engine oil level very low.

O/S inner steering rack ball joint has slight play.

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear brake discs in poor condition.

Underside engine tray insecure and damaged.

Drivers exterior door handle sticks in open position.

Fail 4 May 2013 130,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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)

Centre an rear exhaust mountings in poor condition.

Engine oil level very low.

O/S inner steering rack ball joint has slight play.

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear brake discs in poor condition.

Underside engine tray insecure and damaged.

Drivers exterior door handle sticks in open position.

Fail 26 May 2012 103,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 May 2012 103,754 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 81,829 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 May 2011 81,829 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 60,096 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 58,840 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 34,450 miles

child seat fitted

chip on screen

engine covers fitted

n/s/f tyre on limit

under tray fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2008 17,233 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 ZRD is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ZRD, 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 ZRD registered?

HV05 ZRD is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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