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HN55 WEX

2005 Renault Megane

Beige Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

131,125 mi
Last recorded131,125 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 WEX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 131,125 miles

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

undertrays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Fail 22 Nov 2016 130,945 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement handbrake lever (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing a full inspection.

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 126,209 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Sep 2015 126,203 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel system component leaking injector (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 113,150 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 113,150 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 103,950 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 93,050 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 80,788 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 80,788 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 68,190 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 68,190 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 57,060 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 44,371 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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HN55 WEX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WEX, 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 WEX is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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