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HN55 HPA

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

131,789 mi
Last recorded131,789 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 HPA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2017 131,789 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 126,299 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Nov 2015 120,606 miles

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

play in rack ends

Fail 12 Nov 2015 120,603 miles

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

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper corner (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

play in rack ends

Pass 20 Nov 2014 114,304 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2014 114,210 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2013 105,199 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Nov 2013 105,196 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 95,554 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2012 95,549 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 83,724 miles

rear discs & pads developing wear

Fail 25 Nov 2011 83,724 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

rear discs & pads developing wear

Fail 12 Oct 2010 70,640 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 70,640 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 57,423 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 57,423 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 40,062 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 HPA is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 HPA, 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 HN55 HPA registered?

HN55 HPA is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 October 2005.

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