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HT05 NLV

2005 Renault Megane

Gold Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

127,254 mi
Last recorded127,254 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT05 NLV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 127,254 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush noise (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 127,047 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside washer jet low

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush noise (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 114,809 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 114,423 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 99,294 miles

Offside Front Suspension top mount worn

Fail 13 Nov 2018 99,092 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Suspension top mount worn

Pass 8 Sep 2017 79,856 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2017 79,634 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 64,267 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment top mounting (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment top mounting (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 1 Sep 2016 64,183 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment top mounting (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment top mounting (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 53,679 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 48,784 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 43,768 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 39,702 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 36,262 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 30,052 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 23,962 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 18,033 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 NLV is a 2005 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NLV, 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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HT05 NLV is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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