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HN55 ABU

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

132,106 mi
Last recorded132,106 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 ABU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2020 132,106 miles

Front exterior door handles stiff

Front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively close to excessive (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 132,105 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front exterior door handles stiff

Front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively close to excessive (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 129,995 miles

both front outer door handles operation poor

engine oil leaks/drips visible

rear brake hoses ferrules rusty

rear brake pads wearing low

rear wiper blade worn

various brake discs poor

various tyres starting to perish/wearing on edges

Fail 16 Jan 2019 129,989 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both front outer door handles operation poor

engine oil leaks/drips visible

rear brake hoses ferrules rusty

rear brake pads wearing low

rear wiper blade worn

various brake discs poor

various tyres starting to perish/wearing on edges

Pass 26 Jan 2018 127,502 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

o/s/f outer door handle works but is very stiff

rear brake discs are corroded and slightly binding

Pass 24 Jan 2017 124,198 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both front outer door handles are sticky

Fail 24 Jan 2017 124,195 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front outer door handles are sticky

Pass 12 Jan 2016 119,131 miles

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

all the brake discs are rusty and generally in poor condition

both front tyres are perished

o/s/f brake is slightly binding

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 9 Jan 2016 119,131 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

all the brake discs are rusty and generally in poor condition

both front tyres are perished

o/s/f brake is slightly binding

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 6 Jan 2015 113,160 miles

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

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

drivers door outer handle stiff and sticky

oil leak around gearbox area

small chips in screen surface

Fail 31 Jan 2014 106,693 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 Jan 2014 106,693 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Jan 2013 98,136 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 92,415 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 92,415 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 85,623 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight play nearside & offside track rod ball joints (rack end)

Fail 16 Feb 2011 85,623 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight play nearside & offside track rod ball joints (rack end)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 72,519 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 44,815 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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HN55 ABU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HN55 ABU, 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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HN55 ABU is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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