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HJ05 LPO

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

175,485 mi
Last recorded175,485 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 LPO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 175,485 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 May 2018 175,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 May 2017 164,953 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

centre exhaust rubber hanger broken

rear exhaust rubber hanger very deteriorated

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

Pass 11 May 2016 155,491 miles

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

child seat fitted

play inner rack joints

Fail 11 May 2016 155,491 miles

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

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

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

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

child seat fitted

play inner rack joints

Pass 29 Apr 2015 143,335 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 143,023 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 132,596 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 110,082 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 77,665 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 45,999 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 40,588 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 33,643 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 30,250 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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HJ05 LPO is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HJ05 LPO, 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 HJ05 LPO registered?

HJ05 LPO is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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The MOT history for HJ05 LPO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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