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HV55 XGJ

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

162,835 mi
Last recorded162,835 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 XGJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2019 162,835 miles

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

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 17 Feb 2018 161,050 miles

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

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

center exhaust hanger in poor condition

play in both steering rack inner joints

Pass 14 Feb 2017 152,555 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides have a lot of play ()

Rear exhaust mounting snapped and middle mounting in poor condition

Fail 14 Feb 2017 152,555 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides have a lot of play ()

Rear exhaust mounting snapped and middle mounting in poor condition

Pass 6 Feb 2016 132,889 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 117,246 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 117,246 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 101,277 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 101,261 miles

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Apr 2013 89,806 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 76,663 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 766,333 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 61,682 miles

front and rear disc slightly worn

slight play in end of offside of rack

Fail 5 Apr 2011 61,681 miles

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

front and rear disc slightly worn

slight play in end of offside of rack

Pass 13 Apr 2010 50,970 miles

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)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 35,358 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 20,789 miles

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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HV55 XGJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HV55 XGJ, 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 HV55 XGJ registered?

HV55 XGJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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