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HN55 XZB

2005 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2018
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,951 mi
Last recorded141,951 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 XZB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 141,951 miles

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

Nearside Front axial ball joint slight play

Fail 24 Nov 2017 141,951 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front axial ball joint slight play

Pass 8 Dec 2016 133,567 miles

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

Front slight play in both front axial ball joints

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

Fail 7 Dec 2016 133,567 miles

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

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

Front slight play in both front axial ball joints

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 125,783 miles

Nearside Front slight play in axial ball joint

Fail 8 Dec 2015 125,783 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front slight play in axial ball joint

Pass 24 Nov 2014 116,159 miles

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

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

slight play in both front axial ball joints

Fail 21 Nov 2014 116,159 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

slight play in both front axial ball joints

Pass 10 Dec 2013 105,352 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight noise from top suspension mount o/s/f

slight play in n/s/f axial ball joint

Fail 5 Dec 2013 105,335 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight noise from top suspension mount o/s/f

slight play in n/s/f axial ball joint

Pass 4 Dec 2012 96,389 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in n/s/f axial ball joint

Fail 3 Dec 2012 96,389 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

slight play in n/s/f axial ball joint

Fail 1 Dec 2011 84,547 miles

Front Discs Slightly Scored

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

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

Rear Discs Scored

Pass 1 Dec 2011 84,547 miles

Front Discs Slightly Scored

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

Rear Discs Scored

Pass 18 Nov 2010 70,938 miles

slight play in n/s/f axial ball joint

Fail 18 Nov 2010 70,938 miles

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

slight play in n/s/f axial ball joint

Pass 9 Dec 2009 56,751 miles

Both Rear Tyres on 3mm of Tread

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 9 Dec 2009 56,751 miles

Both Rear Tyres on 3mm of Tread

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 43,430 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn and pitted

Fail 1 Dec 2008 43,430 miles

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn and pitted

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 XZB is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XZB, 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 XZB is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 December 2005.

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