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HV05 ZRZ

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

91,987 mi
Last recorded91,987 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 ZRZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 91,987 miles

Offside Rear handbrake effort weak.

Fail 17 Jan 2019 91,564 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure exhaust mount broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen heavily obscure. & too low. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted suspect calliper fitted 360` out. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust mount broken. (behind axle). (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear handbrake effort weak.

no oil on dipstick prior to test. 2.5ltrs added 5w 40 for emissions.

Pass 17 Jan 2018 76,826 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine under tray pan corroded

windscreen wipers could be better

Pass 4 Jan 2017 75,758 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

engine a little noisey

Pass 25 Jan 2016 70,201 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 66,717 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 63,103 miles

for previous advisories see test number 598328204016

Fail 8 Jan 2014 63,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Both rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front brake discs corroded and pitted

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Dec 2012 59,252 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2012 59,252 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 54,350 miles

all brake discs in poor condition

wiper blades poor

Fail 21 Dec 2011 54,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

all brake discs in poor condition

wiper blades poor

Pass 5 Jan 2011 50,015 miles

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

front brake discs worn & deteriorating

n/s headlamp gives a slightly unclear pattern

n/s washer could be better

o/s front tyre slightly perished

rear brake discs worn & deteriorating

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 5 Jan 2011 50,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

front brake discs worn & deteriorating

n/s headlamp gives a slightly unclear pattern

n/s washer could be better

o/s front tyre slightly perished

rear brake discs worn & deteriorating

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 44,991 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front tyres slightly perished

Fail 9 Jan 2010 44,991 miles

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

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front tyres slightly perished

Pass 30 Apr 2008 31,254 miles

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

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 ZRZ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ZRZ, 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 ZRZ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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