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HW05 HBE

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

97,044 mi
Last recorded97,044 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 97,044 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 81,659 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 75,198 miles

Front Subframe support corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge

Play in both Axial ball joints

Pass 12 Apr 2017 69,695 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 12 Apr 2017 69,695 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2016 63,595 miles

slight play in both inner steering joints

Fail 8 Mar 2016 63,595 miles

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

slight play in both inner steering joints

Pass 10 Mar 2015 56,601 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre 3mm

Fail 10 Mar 2015 56,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 11 Mar 2014 51,163 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 51,163 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 45,267 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 38,940 miles

nearside rear tyre getting low on tread

rear pads low

Fail 21 Mar 2011 34,920 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

near side rear brake binding slightly

Pass 21 Mar 2011 34,920 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

near side rear brake binding slightly

Pass 31 Mar 2010 32,542 miles

advise tracking

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 31 Mar 2010 32,542 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Feb 2009 25,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 25,862 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 19,846 miles

both front and n/s/r tyres worn on edges

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 HBE 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 65%.

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 HW05 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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HW05 HBE is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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