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HW55 GXT

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

73,537 mi
Last recorded73,537 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW55 GXT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 73,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 68,292 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 9 Oct 2018 68,292 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt security needs clips (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded/very lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 61,818 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack end inner (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very lipped and pads low (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack end inner (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack end inner (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very lipped and pads low (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 57,644 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 54,746 miles

Nearside Rear door has damage after MOT was completed. Customer informed.

Offside Front steering rack iner ball joint has slight play.

Fail 28 Sep 2015 54,746 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front steering rack iner ball joint has slight play.

Pass 9 Oct 2014 50,494 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 50,494 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 45,210 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside rear tyre perishing on the outside of the tread

Pass 18 Sep 2012 39,304 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 39,304 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 35,311 miles

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

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

unable to inspect nearside rear and offside rear adult belts due to shild seats being fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2010 31,941 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

all tyres getting low

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Sep 2010 31,941 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all tyres getting low

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 8 Oct 2009 26,243 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear 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 Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

service due soon

Pass 8 Oct 2008 175,444 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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HW55 GXT is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol 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 HW55 GXT, 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 HW55 GXT registered?

HW55 GXT is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 November 2005.

Is HW55 GXT safe to buy?

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