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HN55 XED

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

135,468 mi
Last recorded135,468 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2015 135,468 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment rough when rotated bearing siezed in carrier (2.5.A.1c)

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

nearside front steering arm has free play within its ball joint within the steering rack connection

offside front tyre low on tread

Fail 5 Nov 2015 135,468 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort has restricted free movement on calliper lever (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment rough when rotated bearing siezed in carrier (2.5.A.1c)

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

nearside front steering arm has free play within its ball joint within the steering rack connection

offside front tyre low on tread

Pass 4 Nov 2014 118,949 miles

Distortion to offside rear inner wheel rim

Engine management light on

Oil leaks

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 118,944 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Distortion to offside rear inner wheel rim

Engine management light on

Oil leaks

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 100,210 miles

Chips in screen

Front and rear discs lipped and corroded

Nearside front tyre low tread and wearing outer edges

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Stone damage and cuts to treads

Surface corrosion to brake ferrules

Surface corrosion to exhaust

Various mistings of oil

Wet test

Pass 4 Dec 2012 94,093 miles

Brake discs lipped and corroded

Front pads wearing thin

High level stop light inoperative

Play in offside rack spindle

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age and wear

Stone damage to treads

Strong Advise:Offside front sidelight dim

Strong Advise:Play in nearside rack spindle

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Various mistings of oil

Wet Test

Fail 4 Dec 2012 94,093 miles

Brake discs lipped and corroded

Front pads wearing thin

High level stop light inoperative

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Play in offside rack spindle

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age and wear

Stone damage to treads

Strong Advise:Offside front sidelight dim

Strong Advise:Play in nearside rack spindle

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Various mistings of oil

Wet Test

Fail 8 Dec 2011 81,909 miles

High level stop light not working

Minor mistings of oil

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

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

Slight play in nearside track-rod end and rack spindle

Slight play in offside track-rod end and rack spindle

Wet Test

Pass 8 Dec 2011 81,909 miles

High level stop light not working

Minor mistings of oil

Slight play in nearside track-rod end and rack spindle

Slight play in offside track-rod end and rack spindle

Wet Test

Pass 7 Dec 2010 69,520 miles

front brake pads wearing low monitor wear

n/s wiper blade splitting on ends and wipers smearing advise replacing

n/s/f tyre shows wear on edges and wearing low

recommend tracking

slight restriction of movement on o/s/r brakes

Pass 8 Dec 2009 56,547 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 56,547 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 42,832 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Dec 2008 42,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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 XED is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XED, 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 XED is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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