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HN55 VUE

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

132,139 mi
Last recorded132,139 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2019 132,139 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2019 132,137 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2019 132,036 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively insecure (1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 118,805 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front fog lights damaged

Fail 9 Oct 2018 118,805 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front fog lights damaged

Pass 23 Oct 2017 113,285 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres worn edges

oil leaking from engine

passenger rear wheel arch damaged

Pass 17 Oct 2016 106,806 miles

passenger rear wheel arch damaged

oil leaking from engine

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 106,806 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leaking from engine

passenger rear wheel arch damaged

Pass 20 Oct 2015 98,664 miles

oil leaking

Fail 20 Oct 2015 98,664 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

oil leaking

Pass 18 Oct 2014 90,951 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leaking from engine

Fail 18 Oct 2014 90,951 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leaking from engine

Pass 17 Oct 2013 81,552 miles

front brake discs worn & lipped

slight fraying to centre rear seat belt

Fail 10 Oct 2013 81,442 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front brake discs worn & lipped

slight fraying to centre rear seat belt

Pass 16 Oct 2012 72,348 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

drivers wing mirror damaged

oil leaking from engine

slight play in steering rack

Fail 16 Oct 2012 72,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front and drivers rear tyre worn to 2mm and badly on edges

drivers wing mirror damaged

oil leaking from engine

slight play in steering rack

Fail 1 Nov 2011 61,506 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

drivers wing mirror damaged

front and rear tyres starting to wear edges

slight play in steering rack

Pass 1 Nov 2011 61,506 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

drivers wing mirror damaged

front and rear tyres starting to wear edges

slight play in steering rack

Pass 22 Sep 2010 52,287 miles

both wipers starting to split

drivers wing mirror damaged

rear number plate cracked

slight play in steering rack

Fail 22 Sep 2010 52,287 miles

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

both wipers starting to split

drivers wing mirror damaged

front brake pads worn discs lipped

rear number plate cracked

slight play in steering rack

Pass 15 Oct 2009 41,851 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 41,851 miles

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

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

passenger wiper starting to split

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 VUE is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VUE, 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 VUE is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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