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HN05 XMC

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

88,468 mi
Last recorded88,468 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 XMC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2019 88,468 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Apr 2019 88,468 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 85,300 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 77,051 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe (7.1.2)

Headlamps frosted

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has outer side wall damage

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Mar 2016 70,353 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2015 67,746 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Feb 2015 67,738 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front seat belt pretensioner deployed (5.4.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2014 62,268 miles

repair to exhaust

front brake discs pitted

front bumper cracked

front number plate cracked

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2013 47,301 miles

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

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)

slight movement in nearside steering rack

Pass 16 Jan 2012 39,515 miles

Airbag light indicates afault.

Front end dammage repaired.

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear wheels slightly binding.

Fail 10 Jan 2012 39,506 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Airbag light indicates afault.

Front end dammage repaired.

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear wheels slightly binding.

Pass 29 Mar 2011 33,166 miles

rear brake discs worn

slight play in steering rack

Fail 29 Mar 2011 33,165 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

rear brake discs worn

slight play in steering rack

Pass 12 Mar 2010 21,541 miles

Oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Fail 9 Mar 2010 21,495 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Pass 9 Mar 2009 65,666 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 23,783 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 XMC is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 XMC, 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 XMC registered?

HN05 XMC is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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