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HN05 WTU

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

131,496 mi
Last recorded131,496 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 WTU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2021 131,496 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 127,160 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Jan 2020 127,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Jan 2019 115,704 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing low

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Jan 2019 115,704 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear tyre wearing low

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Jan 2018 103,219 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 20 Jan 2017 90,094 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2017 90,094 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 79,626 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

crash damage to rear bumper

Fail 3 Feb 2016 134,813 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

crash damage to rear bumper

Pass 27 Jan 2015 67,034 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 62,767 miles

both ront tyres wearing on edges / offside front cracking in tread grooves

Pass 8 Feb 2013 60,188 miles

both tear brakes dragging slightly

Pass 15 Feb 2012 58,461 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 51,205 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 43,246 miles

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK AT O/S/F

Pass 16 Mar 2009 33,931 miles

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Mar 2009 33,931 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 25,719 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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HN05 WTU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HN05 WTU, 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 HN05 WTU registered?

HN05 WTU is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 April 2005.

Is HN05 WTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN05 WTU shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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