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HK05 XPP

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

96,484 mi
Last recorded96,484 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 XPP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 96,484 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play drum stick (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Sep 2015 84,884 miles

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

Offside Front tyre 70% worn

Fail 21 Sep 2015 84,584 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front tyre 70% worn

Pass 18 Sep 2014 66,802 miles

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

slight smear front wipers

Pass 10 Oct 2013 58,580 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 58,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 51,400 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2012 51,400 miles

Nearside 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 constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 43,929 miles

air bag light on

front discs slightly worn

rear discs slightly worn

slight play n/s/f steering rack end

slight play o/s/f steering rack end

Fail 29 Sep 2011 43,929 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)

air bag light on

front discs slightly worn

rear discs slightly worn

slight play n/s/f steering rack end

slight play o/s/f steering rack end

Fail 6 Oct 2010 39,926 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

air bag light stays on.

n/s wiper blade split.

o/s/r brake disc slightly scored.

slight play in o/s steering rack arm.

Pass 6 Oct 2010 39,926 miles

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

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

air bag light stays on.

n/s wiper blade split.

o/s/r brake disc slightly scored.

slight play in o/s steering rack arm.

Pass 7 Oct 2009 35,092 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

air bag light on

Pass 14 Oct 2008 28,438 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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HK05 XPP is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HK05 XPP, 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 HK05 XPP registered?

HK05 XPP is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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