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HN55 JHU

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

83,837 mi
Last recorded83,837 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 JHU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2020 83,837 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 80,055 miles

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

slight play in inner track arms

Pass 19 Dec 2017 75,808 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

slight play in track arms

Pass 15 Dec 2016 70,668 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 70,648 miles

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

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 65,609 miles

High level brake light not working

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

Fail 15 Dec 2015 65,609 miles

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

High level brake light not working

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 59,494 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 59,494 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 54,622 miles

Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

high level stop inop

service lamp on

Fail 7 Nov 2013 54,611 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

high level stop inop

service lamp on

Pass 2 Nov 2012 50,007 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Nov 2012 50,007 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2011 46,144 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 40,986 miles

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

n.s.r tyre side wall cracking

o.s.r tyre side wall cracking

Fail 6 Oct 2010 40,980 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

n.s.r tyre side wall cracking

o.s.r tyre side wall cracking

Pass 13 Oct 2009 36,885 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 36,885 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 30,591 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 JHU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 JHU, 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 JHU registered?

HN55 JHU is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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