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HN55 LZJ

2005 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

136,991 mi
Last recorded136,991 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 LZJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 136,991 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Fail 11 Nov 2020 136,991 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working x2 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 124,068 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 116,823 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 109,610 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 102,108 miles

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

both front tyres worn low on edges

Fail 10 Oct 2016 101,477 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on edges (4.1.E.1)

bad play in offside front inner rack joint

Pass 3 Nov 2015 90,155 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 90,155 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 90,136 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

disc & pads low

Pass 3 Mar 2014 79,096 miles

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

nearside front steering arm has slight movement at its fixings

Fail 4 Mar 2013 67,399 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 67,399 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 55,845 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 55,842 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 48,416 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 48,416 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 42,490 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 35,806 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 33,269 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 LZJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LZJ, 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 LZJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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