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HY05 XUG

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

98,385 mi
Last recorded98,385 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 XUG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2015 98,385 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 83,050 miles

n/s/f steering arm has slight play

Fail 19 Mar 2014 83,050 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f steering arm has slight play

Pass 18 Mar 2013 68,846 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres just legal advise replace

rear brake pads low advise replace

slight play in o/s/f and n/s/f steering rack ends

Pass 20 Mar 2012 56,587 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

child seat fitted n/s/r

eye level stop lamp not working

o/s/r and n/s/r inner brake pads low

slight play starting in o/s/f and n/s/f steering rack ends

Pass 22 Mar 2011 46,822 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 30,734 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 19,848 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

both front tyres cracked and perished

offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 28 Feb 2008 17,968 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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HY05 XUG is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HY05 XUG, 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 HY05 XUG registered?

HY05 XUG is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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