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HK05 XVB

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

46,701 mi
Last recorded46,701 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 XVB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 46,701 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2018 46,701 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 43,597 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 41,208 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 41,152 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 33,017 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Aug 2014 32,958 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Aug 2013 30,038 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 30,038 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 27,111 miles

slight play in rack

Fail 28 Jul 2011 24,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 24,960 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 22,250 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 22,250 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 19,757 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 19,757 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 17,173 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 XVB is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 XVB, 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 XVB registered?

HK05 XVB is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 July 2005.

Is HK05 XVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK05 XVB shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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