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HN55 HRU

2005 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

118,451 mi
Last recorded118,451 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 HRU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 118,451 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 118,451 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 114,307 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 112,856 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 112,856 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel low effort (1.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front brake pipes slightly pitted

Pass 23 Jul 2018 109,499 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 109,252 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 109,252 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 105,818 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 96,224 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 96,224 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 89,069 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Dec 2014 89,067 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 83,138 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/r tyre on wear bar tread

Fail 5 Dec 2013 83,138 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/r tyre on wear bar tread

Pass 30 Nov 2012 76,890 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2012 76,887 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 70,952 miles

o/s/f & n/s/f inner T.R.E s worn

Fail 1 Dec 2011 70,952 miles

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

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

o/s/f & n/s/f inner T.R.E s worn

Pass 3 Dec 2010 65,060 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

movement = wear to n/s steering rack

o/s rear tyre worn = scrubbed

o/s rear caliper sticking

Pass 16 Nov 2009 55,637 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 55,637 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 45,771 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 45,771 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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 HRU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HRU, 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 HRU is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 November 2005.

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