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HN05 GXC

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,248 mi
Last recorded78,248 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 GXC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 78,248 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 69,138 miles

oil leaks engine

slight play in steering rack end joints' offside and nearside

Fail 25 Mar 2015 69,138 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil leaks engine

slight play in steering rack end joints' offside and nearside

Fail 12 Mar 2015 69,005 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 56,686 miles

central locking operating on its own.

nearside front tyre worn to inside edge.

radiator bracket bent up.

rear disc in very poor condition.

slight play in offside steering rack inner joint.

trim missing from passenger door handle.

trim missing from passenger door.

tyre pressure warning fault on.

Fail 7 Mar 2014 56,686 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

central locking operating on its own.

nearside front tyre worn to inside edge.

offside front fog light not working.

radiator bracket bent up.

rear disc in very poor condition.

slight play in offside steering rack inner joint.

trim missing from passenger door handle.

trim missing from passenger door.

tyre pressure warning fault on.

Pass 14 Jan 2013 44,972 miles

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

nearside spot lamp is not lighting

Pass 2 Mar 2012 41,261 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 41,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

engine undershield insecure

front pads worn low and discs corroded and grooved

front suspension highi senser arm insecure nearside

rear discs corroded [vehicle has bean stud sometime

Pass 23 Sep 2010 39,333 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 39,289 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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)

Fail 14 Sep 2009 32,021 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 32,021 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 19,212 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 4,985 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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HN05 GXC is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HN05 GXC, 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 HN05 GXC registered?

HN05 GXC is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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