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HK05 XYU

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

146,085 mi
Last recorded146,085 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 XYU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 146,085 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint n/s/f and o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint n/s/f and o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/r and o/s/r (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 145,401 miles

Offside Front Inner tie rod

exhaust mount slightly split

Pass 12 Aug 2014 137,819 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 126,523 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust center support broken

Pass 25 Aug 2012 114,728 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Aug 2012 114,714 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 102,763 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 86,850 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 26 May 2010 86,749 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 22 Jun 2009 74,506 miles

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

slight movement detected in offside front rack end

Pass 3 Mar 2008 62,478 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 XYU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 HK05 XYU, 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 XYU registered?

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

Is HK05 XYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK05 XYU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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