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HT05 NLU

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,455 mi
Last recorded86,455 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT05 NLU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2023 86,455 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Engine management light illuminated

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge. 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2021 79,535 miles

Rear axle bushes splitting

Fail 24 Aug 2021 79,535 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear axle bushes splitting

Pass 1 Sep 2020 76,953 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 76,905 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 72,714 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 68,282 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 63,912 miles

Rear brake discs rusty.

Slight freeplay nearside steering/suspension.

Pass 7 Jul 2016 59,337 miles

Front tyres worn low on inner shoulders.

Pass 7 Jul 2015 54,933 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 50,119 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 45,495 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 41,658 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 41,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 37,007 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 32,187 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 25,173 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 20,818 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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HT05 NLU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HT05 NLU, 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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What year was HT05 NLU registered?

HT05 NLU is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 July 2005.

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The MOT history for HT05 NLU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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