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HN55 VTZ

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

94,283 mi
Last recorded94,283 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 VTZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2018 94,283 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 94,280 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 87,839 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 87,839 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 87,826 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 87,826 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 73,311 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 73,311 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 58,290 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 42,921 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 29,557 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 24,280 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 24,279 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 18,317 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 18,316 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 14,575 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 14,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 12,826 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 VTZ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VTZ, 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 VTZ registered?

HN55 VTZ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 December 2005.

Is HN55 VTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN55 VTZ shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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