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HT54 HXL

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

132,057 mi
Last recorded132,057 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT54 HXL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2015 132,057 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

damage to exhaust heatsheild

eml light on

very heavy oil leak, needs attention

Fail 2 Mar 2015 132,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

damage to exhaust heatsheild

eml light on

very heavy oil leak, needs attention

Fail 27 Feb 2014 116,983 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on outter edges.

Major oil leak.

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 116,983 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on outter edges.

Major oil leak.

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2013 102,796 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 102,796 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 91,022 miles

rear discs rusty

Fail 6 Mar 2012 91,022 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

rear discs rusty

Pass 11 Apr 2011 81,844 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 81,843 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres wearing on edges

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 15 Jan 2010 62,328 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 51,268 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s inner c/v gaitor split

Fail 26 Jan 2009 51,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s inner c/v gaitor split

Pass 26 Jan 2008 40,964 miles

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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HT54 HXL is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel 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 HT54 HXL, 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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HT54 HXL is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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