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HV55 XHJ

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

99,678 mi
Last recorded99,678 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 XHJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2021 99,678 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 99,678 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 97,584 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 94,475 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 90,048 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 2 Dec 2016 87,106 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 79,847 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2015 79,847 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 74,496 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 68,482 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 62,881 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 62,881 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 56,811 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 56,810 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

both front tyres bald inside edge

Pass 5 Oct 2010 49,872 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 49,872 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 41,141 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 31,989 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 XHJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XHJ, 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 XHJ registered?

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

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