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2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

144,598 mi
Last recorded144,598 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU55 YHK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,958cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 144,598 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 126,948 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both Rear Shock absorbers corroded (2.7.2a)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 126,852 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. nearside 215/55/16... other three 205/55/16 (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both Rear Shock absorbers corroded (2.7.2a)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 110,387 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting rubbers worn

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both rear shockers (2.7.2a)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 110,387 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting rubbers worn

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both rear shockers (2.7.2a)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 104,542 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc is corroded and worn

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

Offside Front brake disc is corroded and worn

Fail 24 Aug 2015 104,542 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting bracket broken ,exhaust is insecure (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc is corroded and worn

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc is corroded and worn

Pass 20 Aug 2014 90,000 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 84,819 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 74,328 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 74,328 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 63,327 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 63,327 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 50,384 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 50,384 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 37,958 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 37,958 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 26,673 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on both edges

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

both wipers showing deteriation

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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EU55 YHK is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,958cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EU55 YHK, 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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EU55 YHK is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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