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EA55 HWB

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,085 mi
Last recorded98,085 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 HWB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 98,085 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement as-marked (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

exhaust bracket broken

oil leak

Fail 11 Feb 2016 98,064 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement as-marked (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

exhaust bracket broken

oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2015 93,267 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 85,421 miles

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

drivers door outer handle sticking

offside front tyre scrubbed off on inner edge

Fail 22 Nov 2013 85,404 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

offside front tyre scrubbed off on inner edge

Pass 6 Oct 2012 78,505 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 65,076 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 53,307 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 39,146 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2009 38,854 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 26,960 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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EA55 HWB is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 EA55 HWB, 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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EA55 HWB is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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