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HN55 NTJ

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

86,492 mi
Last recorded86,492 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2015 86,492 miles

Both electric windows inop

Brake pipe slightly corroded Mainfeed (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring various components

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

Nail in O/S/R tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil level not checked unable to remove dipstick

Slight play in steering rack inner joints/track rods

Vehicle developed serious electronic malfunction during test but has cleared

Fail 10 Nov 2015 86,492 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure Both blades split (8.2.2)

Both electric windows inop

Brake pipe slightly corroded Mainfeed (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring various components

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

Nail in O/S/R tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-2mm Inner and outer shoulders worn smooth (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil level not checked unable to remove dipstick

Slight play in steering rack inner joints/track rods

Vehicle developed serious electronic malfunction during test but has cleared

Pass 21 Nov 2014 82,333 miles

Both front electric windows inop

Both front strut top mounts notchy

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front and rear brake discs inner faces corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Unable to remove dip stick. Oil level not checked

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Nov 2014 82,333 miles

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

Both front electric windows inop

Both front strut top mounts notchy

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front and rear brake discs inner faces corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steel wheel fitted to N/S/F but tyre is same size and type

Unable to remove dip stick. Oil level not checked

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2013 74,952 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Nov 2013 74,952 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2012 69,274 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 62,639 miles

Front brake discs badly pitted.

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

Rear brake discs wearing thin.

Slight play in O.S track rod end.

Rear brake discs badly pitted.

Pass 22 Nov 2010 53,995 miles

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

Slight play in O.S track rod.

Pass 26 Nov 2009 46,828 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 23 Nov 2009 46,716 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 36,206 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f road wheel bolts unsuitable for steel wheels

Fail 26 Nov 2008 36,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f road wheel bolts unsuitable for steel wheels

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 NTJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NTJ, 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 NTJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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