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HN55 VVX

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,690 mi
Last recorded92,690 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 VVX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2015 92,690 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyre are heavily worn on edges

clicking noise from both sides front top strut mountings

corrosion on all brake discs

grease around nearside front hub

Pass 24 Jul 2014 87,206 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front & rear brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

nearside mirror glass damaged

Pass 30 Jul 2013 82,190 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 78,461 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2012 78,445 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2012 78,435 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 71,856 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 62,342 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 45,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall rubbed on kerb?

steering rack has some play in n/s + o/s inner joint track rods

Pass 23 Nov 2009 45,457 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall rubbed on kerb?

steering rack has some play in n/s + o/s inner joint track rods

Pass 18 Dec 2008 22,090 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 VVX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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