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HN05 SMO

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,824 mi
Last recorded70,824 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2012
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 SMO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2012 70,824 miles

Battery is insecure

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

O/S/F Tyre has a deep cut in the tread

Oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2012 70,824 miles

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

Battery is insecure

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

O/S/F Tyre has a deep cut in the tread

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2011 66,166 miles

slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2011 66,098 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

front and rear brake pads very low

offside front tyre has 2mm tread bald on inner edge

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2010 62,679 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 51,732 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 44,115 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 SMO is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HN05 SMO, 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 SMO registered?

HN05 SMO is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 May 2005.

Is HN05 SMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN05 SMO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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