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HJ55 NPO

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

84,135 mi
Last recorded84,135 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 NPO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2014 84,135 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 72,724 miles

Brakepedal antislip pad worn.

Highleval stoplamp damaged.

Incorrect wheelbolts fitted to offside front wheel.

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

Nearside front wiperblade split on one end.

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Sep 2012 62,313 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

front brake pads on minimum

rear tyres close to legal limit

slight play to n/s steering

Pass 22 Sep 2011 52,505 miles

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

centre exhaust mount perishing

high level stop lamp smashed

nearside front tyre worn inner edge, no cords showing at time of test

rear brake discs corroded/pitted

slight play nearside rack arm

Fail 20 Sep 2011 52,487 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

centre exhaust mount perishing

high level stop lamp smashed

nearside front tyre worn inner edge, no cords showing at time of test

nearside wiper split

rear brake discs corroded/pitted

slight play nearside rack arm

Pass 16 Sep 2010 43,080 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2010 43,072 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 33,957 miles

both rear brake discs worn & offside disc pitted & scored

hi-level stoplamp damaged

play in steering rack inner joints on both sides

Fail 2 Sep 2009 33,624 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

both front brake discs worn & lipped

both rear brake discs worn & offside disc pitted & scored

hi-level stoplamp damaged

play in steering rack inner joints on both sides

Pass 12 Sep 2008 22,294 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 22,294 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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 NPO is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 NPO, 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 NPO is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 September 2005.

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