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HW05 HBD

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

100,038 mi
Last recorded100,038 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW05 HBD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 100,038 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 90,802 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured all four (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside position lamps stays on

Offside Rear accidental damaged

Oil leak engine ()

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

Fail 17 Jan 2017 90,781 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported center and rear mounts (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured all four (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside position lamps stays on

Offside Rear accidental damaged

Oil leak engine ()

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 78,190 miles

Bad oil leak

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 69,737 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 63,723 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 31 Jan 2014 63,690 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 51,871 miles

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

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

air bag light on

Fail 23 Jul 2012 51,871 miles

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

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 26 Jul 2011 43,165 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play in nearside steering arm

Pass 30 Jul 2010 35,686 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall perished

Pass 3 Mar 2009 22,601 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 13,255 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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HW05 HBD is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HW05 HBD, 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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HW05 HBD is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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