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HJ55 NRU

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

148,242 mi
Last recorded148,242 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 NRU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 148,242 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 145,241 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 134,348 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2016 134,348 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 117,000 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

slight play in both inner rack arms

Pass 11 Oct 2014 111,704 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

strong advise n/s/f tyre bold on both edges

Fail 11 Oct 2014 111,704 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

strong advise n/s/f tyre bold on both edges

Pass 11 Oct 2013 99,669 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 85,141 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 73,607 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 66,660 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 56,226 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 56,226 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 42,763 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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HJ55 NRU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel 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 HJ55 NRU, 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 HJ55 NRU registered?

HJ55 NRU is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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