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HT54 HBE

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

55,367 mi
Last recorded55,367 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT54 HBE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2015 55,367 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked in between tread blocks

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

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

inner steering arms excessive play attention required asap

items removed from drivers view prior to test

rear seat belts not tested due to heavy items on back seat

n/s/f mirror insecure repair / replace asap

Fail 12 Nov 2015 55,367 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly bearing housing seized (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly bearing housing seized (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked in between tread blocks

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

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

inner steering arms excessive play attention required asap

items removed from drivers view prior to test

rear seat belts not tested due to heavy items on back seat

n/s/f mirror insecure repair / replace asap

Pass 27 Nov 2014 52,762 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2014 52,761 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 43,155 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Nov 2013 43,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 36,925 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Nov 2012 36,925 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2011 32,086 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2011 32,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 24,897 miles

Both rear tyres outer side walls starting to split and crack REPLACE ASAP

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Apr 2010 24,897 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Both rear tyres outer side walls starting to split and crack REPLACE ASAP

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 14,587 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE STARTING TO WEAR LOW ON EDGES!

OFFSIDE FRONT DRIVERS WINDOW DOESNT WORK!

Pass 4 Jan 2008 11,762 miles

both rear brake disc inner faces corroding

Fail 4 Jan 2008 11,762 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)

both rear brake disc inner faces corroding

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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HT54 HBE is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 HT54 HBE, 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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HT54 HBE is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 January 2005.

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