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HX05 VGG

2005 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,798 mi
Last recorded87,798 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 VGG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 87,798 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Sep 2015 87,029 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 86,036 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 82,563 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 76,553 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 76,553 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 68,697 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 68,697 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 64,735 miles

n/s and o/s/f strut tops slightly stiff in operation

n/s and o/s/f track rods have slight play in ball joints

Pass 21 Apr 2010 62,186 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 108,539 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 88,281 miles

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

nearside front wheel rim bent on inner edge

nearside rear wheel rim bent on inner edge

slight play in nearside steering joint

Pass 28 May 2009 88,281 miles

nearside front wheel rim bent on inner edge

nearside rear wheel rim bent on inner edge

slight play in nearside steering joint

Pass 23 May 2008 59,550 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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HX05 VGG is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VGG, 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 VGG registered?

HX05 VGG is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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