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HN55 VZO

2005 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

113,121 mi
Last recorded113,121 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 VZO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2015 113,121 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 113,119 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front 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 Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre section m ount starting to split

top strut mount bearing noisey

Pass 12 Mar 2014 100,519 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)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 82,950 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 82,950 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 72,797 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 72,797 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 56,251 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 56,251 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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)

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 37,377 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Dec 2008 30,243 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 VZO is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VZO, 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 VZO is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 December 2005.

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