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HN55 KHJ

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

100,399 mi
Last recorded100,399 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 KHJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 100,399 miles

Brake pedal rubber starting deteriorate

Front Both front tyres 3m

Front Brake discs starting corrosion inside

Nearside Rear coil spring has corrosion

Offside Drivers seat belt twisted

Offside Front steering arm has play

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2017 100,343 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 55 R16 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both - aero (8.2.2)

Brake pedal rubber starting deteriorate

Front Both front tyres 3m

Front Brake discs starting corrosion inside

Nearside Rear coil spring has corrosion

Offside Drivers seat belt twisted

Offside Front steering arm has play

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2m - worn on edge - no cords shown (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2016 96,800 miles

Nearside Front side light slightly dim

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2-4mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded corroding in areas (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2-4mm & has got a nail in it (4.1.E.1)

both front wiper blades smear the screen

Fail 29 Mar 2016 96,800 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush wishbone rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front side light slightly dim

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2-4mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded corroding in areas (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2-4mm & has got a nail in it (4.1.E.1)

both front wiper blades smear the screen

Pass 25 Mar 2015 90,799 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 90,799 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 85,359 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 May 2013 76,759 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 May 2013 76,759 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 67,020 miles

rear brake discs showing wear

Fail 9 May 2012 67,020 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake discs showing wear

Pass 10 May 2011 61,146 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2011 61,142 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 48,563 miles

Advise on n/s/r tyre close to legal limit of tread wear

Advise on slight corrosion to both rear brake discs

Advise on unable to check n/s/r seat belt or seat security due to baby seat fitted

Fail 22 Jan 2010 48,542 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Advise on n/s/r tyre close to legal limit of tread wear

Advise on slight corrosion to both rear brake discs

Advise on unable to check n/s/r seat belt or seat security due to baby seat fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2008 31,072 miles

Advise on play in n/s tie rod

Advise on screw in n/s/r tyre

Advise on unable to check n/s/r seat belt or seat security due to baby seat fitted

Advise on wear to front brake pads

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 KHJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 KHJ, 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 KHJ registered?

HN55 KHJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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