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HN55 VTW

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

93,361 mi
Last recorded93,361 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2015 93,361 miles

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

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

both rear brakes binding

drivers wiper blade small than normal

oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2015 93,360 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both rear brakes binding

drivers wiper blade small than normal

oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2014 78,218 miles

HID light fitted

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

Fail 22 Oct 2014 78,195 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

HID light fitted

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

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

n/s/f inner cv gaiter leaking out grease

Pass 27 Feb 2014 75,993 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 71,799 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 71,797 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 65,721 miles

slight play in steering rack track arms also feels a bit lite

steering lock does not work

Fail 23 Feb 2012 65,489 miles

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

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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

slight play in steering rack track arms also feels a bit lite

steering does not work

Pass 19 Jan 2011 51,552 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 41,221 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 30,752 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 30,752 miles

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

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

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 VTW 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 VTW, 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 VTW is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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