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FH05 NLC

2005 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,036 mi
Last recorded164,036 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 NLC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 164,036 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 161,772 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Apr 2018 161,772 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor condition. pads appear low. (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 160,884 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play front both track arms (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded in clip (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 155,400 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at axle over to offside (3.6.B.2c)

horn could be better sounding.

rack inner joints play

Pass 23 Apr 2015 142,864 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

off side front tyre was flat

tread getting low o.s.f. tyre

Fail 23 Apr 2015 142,864 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o.s.f. tyre wasd flat

tread getting low o.s.f. tyre

Pass 29 Apr 2014 133,008 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 121,810 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front and rear brake discs in poor condition

handbrake effort just in limits

o.s. wiper split

Fail 30 Apr 2013 121,810 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front and rear brake discs in poor condition

handbrake effort just in limits

o.s. wiper split

o.s.r. tyre cracking in treads

Pass 3 Apr 2012 108,980 miles

front and rear brake discs worn and going rusty

n.s.f. tyre 3mm

slight play steering rack n.s.

Pass 28 Apr 2011 95,256 miles

slight play steering rack n.s.

tread getting low n.s.f. tyre

Pass 5 May 2010 75,547 miles

tread very low on all tyres and cut n.s.f. sidewall

Fail 5 May 2010 75,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

tread very low on all tyres and cut n.s.f. sidewall

Pass 15 May 2009 59,435 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit and possible track out

off side rear tyre has slight wear on outer edge

tyre tred getting low near side rear

very slight play from steering rack near side

Fail 15 May 2009 59,435 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres close to legal limit and possible track out

off side rear tyre has slight wear on outer edge

tyre tred getting low near side rear

very slight play from steering rack near side

Pass 14 May 2008 42,012 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2008 41,983 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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FH05 NLC is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FH05 NLC, 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 FH05 NLC registered?

FH05 NLC is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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