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HV55 XJU

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,164 mi
Last recorded114,164 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 XJU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2017 114,164 miles

All brake discs poor

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Engine misfire

Slight play in front suspension

Underside of vehicle rusty and poor in places

Fail 25 Oct 2017 114,141 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

all tyres are perished

engine idling rough causing the headlights too shake

Pass 19 Oct 2016 101,263 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 101,250 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 92,308 miles

Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of rear seat belts.

Slight play in offside inner steering rod.

Pass 9 Oct 2014 85,138 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

check injection warning message

Fail 9 Oct 2014 85,138 miles

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

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

check injection warning message

Pass 14 Oct 2013 72,834 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 72,834 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake discs lipped/worn

Pass 22 Oct 2012 64,282 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2011 56,445 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 48,825 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 40,630 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 33,785 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 XJU 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 71.4%.

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 XJU, 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 XJU registered?

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

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