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HN55 JPF

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

127,535 mi
Last recorded127,535 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 127,535 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2015 127,535 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 111,275 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front off side tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 28 Oct 2013 93,956 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 82,506 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 82,506 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2011 73,083 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2011 73,075 miles

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

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 62,034 miles

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 25 Oct 2010 62,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 48,292 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 27 Oct 2009 48,292 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 23 Oct 2008 37,771 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

slight play in offside front steering arm

Pass 23 Oct 2008 37,771 miles

slight play in offside front steering arm

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 JPF is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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