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HN55 XZJ

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

95,549 mi
Last recorded95,549 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 XZJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 95,549 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2023 95,549 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 90,518 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 90,518 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 85,026 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 82,392 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 77,949 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 72,959 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 72,918 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 68,583 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 62,457 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 56,652 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 56,652 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 52,036 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2013 45,669 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2013 45,669 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2012 42,082 miles

child seat fitted to offside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play in nearside track rod arm

Fail 19 Nov 2012 42,082 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

child seat fitted to offside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play in nearside track rod arm

Fail 15 Nov 2011 35,087 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

offside rear tyre perished and cracking on outer sidewall

slight play in nearside front track rod arm

unable to check offside rear seatbelt due to child seat fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2011 35,087 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished and cracking on outer sidewall

slight play in nearside front track rod arm

unable to check offside rear seatbelt due to child seat fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2010 30,082 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Fail 15 Nov 2010 30,082 miles

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

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Pass 2 Dec 2009 24,551 miles

visual inspection only on n/s/r and o/s/r seat belts as child seats are fitted.

Pass 8 Dec 2008 21,851 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Dec 2008 21,851 miles

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 XZJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 XZJ, 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 XZJ registered?

HN55 XZJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 December 2005.

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