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AP54 HLN

2005 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,763 mi
Last recorded99,763 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 HLN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 99,763 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2016 99,762 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2015 97,171 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main to n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both sides noisey lock to lock (2.5.B.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both braking sufaces badly corroded on inner faces (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2015 97,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face scored (3.5.1i)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded main to n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both sides noisey lock to lock (2.5.B.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both braking sufaces badly corroded on inner faces (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 92,927 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 82,457 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2013 82,457 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 71,570 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 71,570 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Offside 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)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 62,609 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 51,870 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 51,870 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 40,810 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2008 28,902 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 28,902 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 16,199 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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AP54 HLN is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc 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 AP54 HLN, 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 AP54 HLN registered?

AP54 HLN is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 January 2005.

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