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HN55 WCP

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

154,751 mi
Last recorded154,751 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 WCP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2021 154,751 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively 20 (1.2.1 (e))

oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2021 154,751 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear hangers all broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively 20 (1.2.1 (e))

oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2020 146,336 miles

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Fail 2 Jun 2020 146,330 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Pass 8 Jul 2019 140,235 miles

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Fail 25 Jun 2019 140,230 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Pass 4 Jun 2018 130,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas.

Fail 4 Jun 2018 130,115 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas.

Pass 26 Jun 2017 121,601 miles

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

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas.

wipers starting to smear

Pass 22 Mar 2016 112,424 miles

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

plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

Fail 22 Mar 2016 112,424 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

Pass 17 Mar 2015 103,392 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Fail 17 Mar 2015 103,391 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 27 Mar 2014 93,941 miles

exhasut system corroded

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Fail 2 Jan 2014 93,926 miles

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

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

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

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

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

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 9 Jan 2013 80,779 miles

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Fail 5 Dec 2012 80,777 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

front macphereson mounts clicking in operation

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Fail 9 Dec 2011 69,018 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn and pads appeaar low

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 9 Dec 2011 69,018 miles

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

front brake discs worn and pads appeaar low

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

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 13 Dec 2010 58,498 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 48,470 miles

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

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

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

slight deterioration to nearside front wiper blade

slight play in nearside front steering arm

Pass 29 Nov 2008 37,379 miles

slight play in nearside front steering arm

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 WCP is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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