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HK05 XPY

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

124,552 mi
Last recorded124,552 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 124,552 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 124,552 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 121,922 miles

Engine Covers and Under Sheild Fitted

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

oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2016 121,877 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Oil Leak

engine Covers and Under Sheild FItted

Pass 11 Jun 2015 118,953 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2015 118,951 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

oil leak

Fail 24 May 2014 109,564 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 May 2014 109,564 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 99,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 99,109 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 88,124 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 88,124 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 77,786 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 77,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 68,277 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 68,277 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 54,569 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 41,652 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 XPY is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 XPY, 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 XPY registered?

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

Is HK05 XPY safe to buy?

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