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HN55 WBY

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

117,704 mi
Last recorded117,704 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 WBY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 117,704 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

engine noisy and bad oil leak

windscreen badly damaged zone b on 40mm limit

Pass 3 Feb 2017 108,393 miles

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear axle bushes cracked and perished. (2.4.G.2)

middle and rear exhaust mountings weak

Fail 3 Feb 2017 108,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm badly worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm badly worn von edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear axle bushes cracked and perished. (2.4.G.2)

middle and rear exhaust mountings weak

Pass 12 Feb 2016 98,874 miles

Nearside Front slight play detected

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult seatbelt

engine covers / under trays fitted

Fail 2 Feb 2016 98,552 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Nearside Front slight play detected

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult seatbelt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine covers / under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2015 87,609 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 87,588 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2014 78,707 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Feb 2014 78,707 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 66,273 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 55,775 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Dec 2011 55,294 miles

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

rear brakes binding slightly.

Pass 9 Dec 2010 51,516 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 47,253 miles

front brake pads look low

Pass 10 Dec 2008 41,180 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 41,180 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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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HN55 WBY is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HN55 WBY, 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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HN55 WBY is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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