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HN55 XCG

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

148,604 mi
Last recorded148,604 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2016 148,604 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat frame has movement in unit. Recommend removal and inspection.

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Wiper blade smeary.

oil leak around camshaft end seals and from behind timing cover. Recommend clean and recheck.

Fail 17 Feb 2016 148,604 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working Bulb 380. (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat frame has movement in unit. Recommend removal and inspection.

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Wiper blade smeary.

oil leak around camshaft end seals and from behind timing cover. Recommend clean and recheck.

Pass 23 Feb 2015 129,328 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 129,328 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 112,566 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 112,566 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 95,039 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 95,039 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 87,498 miles

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

all brake discs worn / deteriorated

nearside front anti roll bar link dust cover deteriorating

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Fail 2 Mar 2012 87,498 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all brake discs worn / deteriorated

nearside front anti roll bar link dust cover deteriorating

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 11 Dec 2010 82,289 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 66,937 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

rear number plate deterating

slight play in rack

Pass 15 Dec 2008 50,893 miles

Dangling items removed from mirror/ widnscreen for test.

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

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 XCG is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 XCG, 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 XCG registered?

HN55 XCG is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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