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HN55 VVP

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,412 mi
Last recorded129,412 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 129,412 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Jun 2018 129,197 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

n/s/f alloy wheel slight distorted

oil level low

passenger rear door can't be open from inside vehicle

slight chip in front windscreen

Pass 17 Jun 2017 106,795 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 97,534 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

e,c,u light on

oil leak

play in both front inner tie rods

Pass 23 May 2015 89,640 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

e.c.u light on

Pass 6 Jun 2014 80,833 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

e.c.u light on

Pass 14 Jun 2013 71,965 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s mirror glass loose

Fail 14 Jun 2013 71,965 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 Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s mirror glass loose

Pass 19 Jun 2012 62,245 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 50,668 miles

rear pads low

Fail 20 Apr 2011 50,654 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

rear pads low

Fail 31 Mar 2010 40,147 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 40,147 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 30,026 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 VVP is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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