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HN05 SKZ

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

146,499 mi
Last recorded146,499 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 SKZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 146,499 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 75% worn (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Caliper parking brake lever not going fully back against stop when opperated

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Parking brake slightly low effort on roller brake test

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

Oil leak engine ()

Parking brake efficiency low 18% on roller brake test

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Wipers smearing screen

Fail 19 Dec 2016 146,486 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play inner track rod (rack end) (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

High parking brake lever travel

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside rear exhaust hanger deteriorated

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake caliper parking brake lever not full returning to stop when operated

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

Offside Rear parking brake slightly low effort on roller brake test

Parking brake efficiency low 19% on roller brake test

Pass 15 Dec 2015 140,206 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track end slight play

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil Leak

Fail 15 Dec 2015 140,198 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Inner Track end slight play

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil Leak

Pass 24 Dec 2014 131,667 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 131,663 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 123,879 miles

both wiper rubbers torn

slight play in n/s/rack bush

Fail 11 Dec 2013 123,879 miles

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

both wiper rubbers torn

Fail 29 Nov 2013 123,488 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 110,333 miles

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

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

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

air bag light illuminated indicating a fault.

Fail 10 Dec 2012 110,333 miles

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

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

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

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

air bag light illuminated indicating a fault.

Pass 15 Dec 2011 97,103 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 82,389 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 72,280 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 72,280 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 Nov 2008 59,956 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 59,956 miles

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)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 57,135 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 SKZ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 HN05 SKZ, 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 HN05 SKZ registered?

HN05 SKZ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 August 2005.

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