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HN55 VZW

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 VZW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2020

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 96,411 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 93,861 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

initial sound from nearside rear wheel bearing on rotation

Pass 30 Nov 2017 87,843 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 87,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 82,677 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 78,076 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 13 Nov 2015 78,076 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 73,374 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 68,211 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 63,450 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 56,584 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 56,584 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 48,610 miles

slight play in steering rack arms.

Pass 27 Nov 2009 39,534 miles

slight free play in steering rack.

Fail 24 Nov 2009 39,465 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

slight free play in steering rack.

Pass 15 Nov 2008 31,075 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 VZW is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 VZW, 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 VZW is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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