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HN55 LXZ

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

138,462 mi
Last recorded138,462 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 LXZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 138,462 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

SECURITY OF OFFSIDE FRONT,OUTER DRIVE SHAFT BOOT CLIP.

Pass 13 Nov 2018 136,388 miles

FRONT AND REAR TYRE WEAR LOW.

Fail 13 Nov 2018 136,388 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

FRONT AND REAR TYRE WEAR LOW.

Pass 26 Oct 2017 134,215 miles

Both rear suspension arm front bushes deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 128,507 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2016 128,506 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 114,739 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 114,739 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 94,252 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 74,750 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Nov 2013 74,750 miles

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2012 52,712 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 29,806 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 24,954 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 19,629 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 15,227 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 15,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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HN55 LXZ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 HN55 LXZ, 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 HN55 LXZ registered?

HN55 LXZ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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