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HN55 XBX

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,504 mi
Last recorded105,504 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 105,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 100,625 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 100,625 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 95,277 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 95,277 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement both rears (3.5.1k)

Offside Steering rack cracked and unserviceable inner rack ball joint (2.2.C.1d)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 92,792 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs worn recommend closer inspection (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 92,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjusted on test (1.8)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs worn recommend closer inspection (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 84,472 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2015 84,472 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 77,217 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2013 71,036 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Nov 2013 71,036 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 62,247 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 62,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 51,749 miles

rear tyres fairly close to limit in centre off tread

Pass 27 Nov 2010 42,223 miles

front pads 70% worn

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres 3.5mm

play in both front track rod arms

rear pads 70% worn

Fail 27 Nov 2010 42,223 miles

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

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

front pads 70% worn

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres 3.5mm

play in both front track rod arms

rear pads 70% worn

rear wiper split

Pass 21 Nov 2009 32,527 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 24,127 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 24,127 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 XBX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 HN55 XBX, 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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HN55 XBX is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 December 2005.

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