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HX05 VCP

2005 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,420 mi
Last recorded74,420 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 VCP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2015 74,420 miles

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

oil leak

play offside/nearside rack end ball joints

Fail 10 Dec 2015 74,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

oil leak

play offside/nearside rack end ball joints

Pass 15 Aug 2014 60,167 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 55,101 miles

knock from steering/suspension lock to lock

slight play offside/nearside rack ball jionts

Fail 9 Aug 2013 55,060 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

knock from steering/suspension lock to lock

slight play offside/nearside rack ball jionts

Pass 21 Aug 2012 49,310 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 17 Aug 2011 42,435 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 33,756 miles

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

front discs slightly worn, getting a lip on inside

Pass 19 Aug 2009 25,544 miles

Spare tyre defective

air bag light on

Pass 14 Aug 2008 14,771 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front 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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HX05 VCP is a 2005 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HX05 VCP, 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 HX05 VCP registered?

HX05 VCP is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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