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HN05 XET

2005 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

107,268 mi
Last recorded107,268 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 XET
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 107,268 miles

Central high level stop lamp inoperative/not wired

Exhaust mounting defective centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside door mirror glass damaged.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Possible slight leak on injector seal (slight fumes under bonnet)

Pass 3 May 2018 98,463 miles

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

centre and rear mountings broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 16 May 2017 94,614 miles

Damage to n/s/r wheel arch !!

Nearside steering arm slight movement at joint

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

covers and trays fitted not allowing full inspection

exhaust centre mount very poor (split_)

Fail 16 May 2017 94,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Damage to n/s/r wheel arch !!

Nearside steering arm slight movement at joint

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

covers and trays fitted not allowing full inspection

exhaust centre mount very poor (split_)

Pass 24 May 2016 90,094 miles

Nearside Front Inner slight movement in steering rack

Offside small stone chip in windscreen

Fail 24 May 2016 90,094 miles

Nearside Front Inner slight movement in steering rack

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside small stone chip in windscreen

Pass 14 Sep 2015 81,390 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 81,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 75,875 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 67,754 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 59,517 miles

Offside 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)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 51,078 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 40,900 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 40,881 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 35,210 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 35,180 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 26,917 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 XET is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HN05 XET, 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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HN05 XET is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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