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HT05 RWJ

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

134,750 mi
Last recorded134,750 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT05 RWJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 134,750 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 134,750 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper to flex (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 128,805 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 128,731 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 121,183 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 112,398 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2015 112,398 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2014 102,937 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 102,937 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 90,185 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 90,170 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 77,607 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 77,607 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 66,223 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 66,151 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 56,459 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 56,459 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 46,575 miles

e.m.l. on ? advise check.

Pass 12 Mar 2008 28,667 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 28,667 miles

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

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

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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HT05 RWJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 HT05 RWJ, 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 HT05 RWJ registered?

HT05 RWJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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