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HN55 LWP

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

166,201 mi
Last recorded166,201 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 LWP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 166,201 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 166,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 157,924 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 146,508 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 146,508 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 140,402 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Reverse lights not working

Pass 10 Oct 2018 127,013 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Oct 2017 117,415 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 107,714 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing offside and nearside (2.7.2a)

Front coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

nail in rear nearside tyre

undertray fitted to vehicle

Fail 18 Oct 2016 107,714 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing offside and nearside (2.7.2a)

Front coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

nail in rear nearside tyre

undertray fitted to vehicle

Pass 3 Nov 2015 101,515 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing rear offside & nearside (2.7.2a)

engine covers & trays fitted obscuring some componets

knocking in steering

slight wear forming in nearside steering rack inner knuckle

Fail 3 Nov 2015 101,515 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing rear offside & nearside (2.7.2a)

engine covers & trays fitted obscuring some componets

knocking in steering

slight wear forming in nearside steering rack inner knuckle

Pass 16 Oct 2014 92,790 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Oct 2014 92,790 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2013 85,267 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2013 85,181 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 78,335 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Sep 2012 78,335 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2011 73,068 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 63,068 miles

advise slight play in both inner rack joints

Pass 21 Nov 2009 50,506 miles

advise slight play in both steering rack inner joints

Pass 8 Nov 2008 36,083 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 LWP is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LWP, 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 LWP is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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