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HN55 LRA

2005 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

141,759 mi
Last recorded141,759 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 LRA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 141,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 141,759 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 136,783 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 136,783 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp opaque cover

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2021 128,342 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 128,342 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 117,651 miles

Central Rear brake pipe slight corrosion

Pass 6 Jul 2018 107,399 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 102,660 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 99,086 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 94,548 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 89,133 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 83,940 miles

n/s tie-rod has slight play

rear brakes getting low

Pass 29 Jan 2011 77,909 miles

N/S & O/S Tie rods have slight play

Pass 22 Jan 2010 71,616 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 64,811 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 LRA is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LRA, 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 LRA is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 October 2005.

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