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2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

99,118 mi
Last recorded99,118 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW55 EUR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 99,118 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 99,118 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 91,297 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 85,666 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 85,666 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 78,238 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 78,036 miles

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 71,657 miles

N/S/R Tyre worn on outer edge.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 64,418 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Oct 2013 64,418 miles

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

Front wipers split.

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear silencer mount detoriated.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 56,413 miles

slight play in offside axial joint

Fail 11 Oct 2011 47,891 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side front tyre in poor condtion and worn to limit

near side rear tyre wall has heavy age cracking

off side front tyre has heavy age cracking and in very poor condion

off side rear tyre has heavy age cracking and in very poor condtion

Pass 11 Oct 2011 47,891 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side front tyre in poor condtion and worn to limit

near side rear tyre wall has heavy age cracking

off side front tyre has heavy age cracking and in very poor condion

off side rear tyre has heavy age cracking and in very poor condtion

Pass 13 Oct 2010 40,619 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 13 Oct 2010 40,619 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear discs wearing thin

Pass 6 Oct 2009 33,050 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2009 33,050 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 24,664 miles

Nearside Inner 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)

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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HW55 EUR is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HW55 EUR, 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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HW55 EUR is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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