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HN55 VBK

2005 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,800 mi
Last recorded81,800 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 VBK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2018 81,800 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 75,765 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 68,384 miles

Child seat fitted

Engine + under body covers

Nearside Front +offside front steering arm play

Fail 18 Jan 2016 68,383 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Child seat fitted

Engine + under body covers

Offside Front Steering arm slight play

Pass 5 Dec 2014 57,886 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2014 57,886 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 46,672 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 42,208 miles

N/S/F tyre low on tread and almost ON limits of tread wear, and worn at tread edges

O/S/F tyre worn at tread edges

Rear inner b/pads appear abit low

Pass 19 Oct 2011 38,320 miles

Both front tyres starting to get abit worn at Inner tread edges

N/S/F wheel Inner rim abit bent

O/S/F Outer b/pad getting abit low

Pass 15 Oct 2010 32,719 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 32,719 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 13,599 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 20,223 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 20,223 miles

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

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

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 VBK is a 2005 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VBK, 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 VBK registered?

HN55 VBK is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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