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HX05 XLC

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

40,210 mi
Last recorded40,210 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 XLC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2019 40,210 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 32,575 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2018 32,575 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2017 26,759 miles

Front exhaust heat shield slightly damaged + loose

Nearside Front Inner steering arm has slight movement

Offside Front Inner steering arm has slight movement

Pass 19 Nov 2016 22,414 miles

Front slight play in both inner rack joints

Rear rear tyres perished centre tread area

Pass 7 Nov 2015 17,732 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 14,048 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

drivers window not working

slight bind on o/s/r wheel not showing in RBT

Pass 15 Nov 2013 9,838 miles

Slight play in both inner steering arms

Pass 9 Nov 2012 5,427 miles

both front inner arms have slight play

o/s/f tyre has chunks missing on the tread

Pass 24 Nov 2011

advise slight play in nearside inner rack joint

slight play in off side inner rack joint

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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HX05 XLC is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HX05 XLC, 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 HX05 XLC registered?

HX05 XLC is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is HX05 XLC safe to buy?

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