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H8 EWB

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,433 mi
Last recorded64,433 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 EWB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 64,433 miles

Nearside Front Inner rack joint play

o/s and n/s front shocks corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2024 64,426 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

o/s and n/s rear shocks corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2023 64,419 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 63,833 miles

o/s and n/s front brake discs worn

o/s and n/s rear brake discs worn

Fail 6 Apr 2022 63,833 miles

o/s and n/s front brake discs worn

o/s and n/s rear brake discs worn

Nearside Front Undertray likely to become detached and inner arch (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 56,272 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad APPEARS low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad APPEARS low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 55,986 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Oct 2017 55,060 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Oct 2017 55,059 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Oct 2016 53,155 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 49,741 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 46,134 miles

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

Play in N/S steering rack arm

Pass 8 Oct 2013 40,671 miles

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

nearside windscreen wiper secured with wire

slight play in nearside front inner rack coupling

Pass 1 Oct 2012 35,765 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 35,762 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 30,412 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

clicking from n/s/f top shocker bearing on lock to lock

slight binding to o/s/r brake

Fail 20 Oct 2011 30,412 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

clicking from n/s/f top shocker bearing on lock to lock

slight binding to o/s/r brake

Pass 15 Oct 2010 23,893 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 18,011 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 10,959 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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H8 EWB is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 H8 EWB, 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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H8 EWB is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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