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HN05 VHL

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,499 mi
Last recorded110,499 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 VHL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2015 110,499 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak.

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 100,162 miles

Emissions only just met.

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2014 100,161 miles

Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Emissions only just met.

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 88,328 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 78,452 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2010 63,569 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 51,829 miles

advise rear brake application slightly uneven

strong advise front brakes worn

strong advise n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

strong advise play in n/s/f steering rack end

Fail 26 Nov 2009 51,829 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise rear brake application slightly uneven

strong advise front brakes worn

strong advise n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

strong advise play in n/s/f steering rack end

Pass 22 Oct 2008 37,323 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 VHL is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 VHL, 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 VHL registered?

HN05 VHL is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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