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HJ55 NPG

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

105,757 mi
Last recorded105,757 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 NPG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2020 105,757 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 105,757 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 100,799 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 100,792 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 91,260 miles

oil leak

Fail 30 Jan 2018 91,252 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower (6.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both front lower arms (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2017 81,313 miles

slight noise n/s/r wheel bearing

slight play o/s steering

Pass 11 Feb 2016 72,284 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 72,263 miles

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2015 63,429 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 63,429 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 57,965 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 51,131 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished

Fail 4 Feb 2013 51,131 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished

Fail 23 Jan 2012 46,845 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 46,845 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 42,776 miles

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 41,562 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 41,562 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 34,193 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 27,004 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 27,004 miles

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

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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HJ55 NPG is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 HJ55 NPG, 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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HJ55 NPG is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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