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HN05 LHV

2005 Renault Megane

Gold Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

121,076 mi
Last recorded121,076 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 LHV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 121,076 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre near limit

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 121,076 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre near limit

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 107,039 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 107,037 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 96,992 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering lock fails to engage but vehicle has engine immobiliser fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 85,125 miles

slight play in steering rack n/s

Fail 12 Jun 2014 85,111 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play in steering rack n/s

Pass 26 Jun 2013 76,556 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

very slight play at n/s steering rack

Fail 26 Jun 2013 76,543 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

very slight play at n/s steering rack

Pass 14 Jun 2012 66,939 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 56,801 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 56,787 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Slight play in nearside steering tie rod

Pass 23 Jun 2010 41,947 miles

offside rear tyre perished (NO CORDS EXPOSED)

Fail 23 Jun 2010 41,947 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

offside rear tyre perished (NO CORDS EXPOSED)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 35,880 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 35,879 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 25,051 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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HN05 LHV is a 2005 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 HN05 LHV, 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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HN05 LHV is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 April 2005.

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