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HW55 HPY

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

106,488 mi
Last recorded106,488 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW55 HPY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 106,488 miles

Both rear shock absorber casings are corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Dec 2018 106,488 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Both rear shock absorber casings are corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Dec 2017 102,272 miles

AIRBAG SWITCHED OFF AT TEST

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt SLIGHT SEEPAGE OF GREASE MAY NEED ATTENTION SOON (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES MAY NEED ATTENTION SOON ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing BOTH SIDES (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 102,272 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no fluid (8.2.3)

AIRBAG SWITCHED OFF AT TEST

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt SLIGHT SEEPAGE OF GREASE MAY NEED ATTENTION SOON (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES MAY NEED ATTENTION SOON ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing BOTH SIDES (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 97,364 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt may need attention soon (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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 24 Nov 2016 97,364 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt may need attention soon (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 89,357 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 89,357 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)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 88,612 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 88,612 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 84,904 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2014 84,903 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 79,323 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Jan 2013 79,264 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jan 2012 72,655 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front drive shaft gaitor split cv boot

Pass 15 Sep 2011 70,391 miles

Slight play starting in offside steering arm.

Fail 15 Sep 2011 70,391 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Slight play starting in offside steering arm.

Pass 8 Sep 2010 54,979 miles

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

Play in nearside steering arm.

Rear discs slightly worn.

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge.

Fail 8 Sep 2010 54,979 miles

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

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

Front wipers split.

Play in nearside steering arm.

Rear discs slightly worn.

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge.

Pass 10 Sep 2009 43,535 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 36,014 miles

front pads wearing thin

Fail 16 Sep 2008 36,014 miles

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

all 4 tyres worn close to legal limit

front pads wearing thin

n/s/f axial ball joint has slight play in it

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 HPY is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 HW55 HPY, 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 HPY is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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