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HV55 XKA

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,025 mi
Last recorded116,025 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2018 116,025 miles

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

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bottom (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/f o/s/f inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 101,689 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 96,665 miles

both rear indicator bulbs discolouring

Pass 19 Sep 2015 91,973 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)

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 4 Oct 2014 87,828 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 80,092 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 71,080 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 60,547 miles

rear discs wearing thin

slight play in nearside and offside steering rack tie rods

Pass 28 Oct 2010 51,913 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 41,031 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2009 41,031 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 29,274 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 XKA is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XKA, 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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HV55 XKA is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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