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HN54 VPU

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,472 mi
Last recorded95,472 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN54 VPU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 95,472 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Oct 2016 95,472 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Nov 2015 93,840 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 89,034 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 89,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 83,438 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Jan 2013 78,252 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 78,252 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 70,004 miles

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

both front and nearside rear tyres worn on edges

condensation in nearside headlamp

damage to bodywork

Fail 23 Jan 2012 70,004 miles

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

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

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

both front and nearside rear tyres worn on edges

condensation in nearside headlamp

damage to bodywork

Fail 24 Jan 2011 62,457 miles

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

both front discs lipped

engine covers fitted

offside rear tyre wearing on outter edge

slight play nearside front steering arm

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2011 62,457 miles

both front discs lipped

engine covers fitted

offside rear tyre wearing on outter edge

slight play nearside front steering arm

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2010 54,817 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 47,481 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 47,481 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 39,373 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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HN54 VPU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HN54 VPU, 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 HN54 VPU registered?

HN54 VPU is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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