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HW05 LPL

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

190,295 mi
Last recorded190,295 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW05 LPL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 190,295 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2016 166,076 miles

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

both windscreen wipers slightly smearing and noisy

o/s/f outer door handle stays out when opened

oil leak

Fail 3 May 2016 166,076 miles

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

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

both windscreen wipers slightly smearing and noisy

o/s/f outer door handle stays out when opened

oil leak

Pass 7 May 2015 141,024 miles

Both front tryes wearing heavily on edges of tread.

Both headlamps have slight movement.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 May 2015 141,023 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front tryes wearing heavily on edges of tread.

Both headlamps have slight movement.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2014 121,793 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on outer edges of tread. N/S/F bumper insecure. Both front wipers smearing on screen. Small chips in windscreen.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside headlamp has slight movement. (Recommend attention soon- benefit of doubt given)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2013 112,710 miles

All four tyres wearing on edges of tread, o/s/f tyre has slpits in tread area but no cord visable.

Front bumper insecure

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight noise from front top suspension mount occasionally when steering turned.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 May 2013 112,710 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

All four tyres wearing on edges of tread, o/s/f tyre has slpits in tread area but no cord visable.

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

Front bumper insecure

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight noise from front top suspension mount occasionally when steering turned.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2012 98,950 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 1 May 2012 98,950 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 4 May 2011 63,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2011 63,985 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 46,442 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 36,722 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 36,722 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 26,485 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 LPL is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LPL, 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 HW05 LPL registered?

HW05 LPL is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 June 2005.

Is HW05 LPL safe to buy?

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