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HT05 NMJ

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

69,567 mi
Last recorded69,567 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT05 NMJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 69,567 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 65,554 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside offside ()

Pass 24 Jul 2018 62,620 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside offside ()

Pass 25 Jul 2017 60,135 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 57,491 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Jul 2015 54,908 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 54,906 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 52,201 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 49,212 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 46,128 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 46,114 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 41,258 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2011 41,232 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2010 34,305 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 34,305 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 27,653 miles

Slight play in both rack ends.

Pass 5 Jul 2008 20,502 miles

Both front wiper blades split slightly but still clear screen.

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)

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 NMJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NMJ, 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 NMJ registered?

HT05 NMJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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